Apply to Warehouse Personnel - General Merchandise (Up to 6 Months Term)
Status: Regular Part Time Term (End date December 31st, 2026)
Shift: Monday to Friday ( 7:00 am to 3:30 pm )
In your role as a General Warehouse Person – General Merchandise at The North West Company (NWC), you will pick/count and organizes general merchandise products that have been ordered for our store locations. All orders are populated electronically and employees palletize product to be shipped via truck or aircraft. This will involve repetitive lifting, use of RF Scan Guns and Manual Pallet Jacks.
Joining NWC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture. We also have free parking at our distribution center.
NWC is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighbourhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information.
Your Role:
- Detail receive PO’s into Warehouse 7 and Warehouse 5
- Prepare and tag orders for distribution to stores
- Pick in the various zones for daily Basics allocations
- Organize freight inside the warehouse and outside in the yard;
- Deliver and stage warehouse 5 & 7 products in designated areas;
- Manifest and stage orders as required
- Ability to identify problem PO’s and work with supervisor to correct;
- Sorting of Giant Tiger fashion freight by store
- Building, wrapping and assisting in the sorting / bringing down of outbound pallets
- Verifying counts on the pallets
- Maintain a safe and clean work area;
- Other duties as assigned.
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Previous shipping/receiving experience would be considered an asset;
- Forklift, high stacker, and electric pallet jack experience an asset but not required;
- Experience in a food or general merchandise warehouse environment an asset;
- Able to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently to meet production requirements;
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing and lifting for duration of shift;
- Ability to lift between 20 to 70 pounds unassisted on a regular basis;
- Ability to operate an RF hand held computer efficiently and accurately;
- Ability to read and comprehend packing slips;
- Must possess a high attention to detail;
- Strong ability to prioritize tasks;
- Ability to operate and pull a manual pump truck;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:
- Being Enterprising • Committing to our Customer • Working with Passion • Leading and Developing Others • Demonstrating Respect and Inclusivity • Building Trust
The North West Company is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.
You may include your resume and cover letter together as a single document. A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is an active job opening for a position that is currently available and we are actively seeking to fill.
This position adheres to the Distribution Application Process Guidelines.
For Internal Applicants:
Interested internal applicants are encouraged to apply directly on the website no later than Thursday July 2nd, 2026. Internal applicants must select “Yes” as the answer to “Are you currently employed by The North West Company or any of its subsidiaries?” during the application process.
Positions will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position