Warehouse and Logistics Associate

Job Title/Titre d'emploi

Warehouse and Logistics Associate 1

Vacancy No / Numéro de poste vacant

VN9643

Company Name/Nom de l'entreprise

Compugen Inc

Work Location

Richmond Hill, ON

Pay Range / Rémunération

Base Compensation: $19-$22 Hourly *range is not inclusive of variable compensation (if applicable). Total Cash Compensation: $37050-$42900 Annually (range is inclusive of variable compensation if applicable)

Pipeline Posting

No

Job Details/Détails du poste

Position: Warehouse & Logistics Associate 1

Location: Richmond Hill, ON

About Compugen

Compugen is Canada's largest privately-owned Technology Ally. To innovate industries, transform businesses, connect communities, and drive meaningful change, we must think bigger, reach broader, and act bolder. Through knowledge, curiosity, and collaboration, Compugen helps organizations delivering experience by design. This is what it means to be human-centered and technology-enabled.

Dreaming, designing, and delivering isn't just a mantra for us — it's a way of life. We believe that technology is the conduit, but our people – they are the connection that truly makes the magic happen!

Our Culture

We are a human-centered culture where we prioritize your well-being and are invested in helping you reach your fullest potential. We're not only focused on achieving our goals — we're dedicated to helping you achieve yours.

If you're relentlessly curious, driven to make a difference, and collaborative at the core, then you belong with us.

Position Overview

All associates are responsible for carrying out their tasks in compliance with ISO standard operating procedures and safe material handling procedures while contributing to the Health and Safety program as described below.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving

• Unload inbound trucks and trailers in compliance with safe material handling procedures and stage the goods in the receiving lane as directed.
• Assist with the processing of inbound shipments including sorting, quality checking, count verification, re-palletizing and load securement.
• Complete put-away tasks of product on all levels of racking using appropriate powered material handling equipment, RF scanning equipment, updating bin locations in the computer system as required.

Order Picking

• Retrieve goods from various storage locations as per the details on the pick slips, ensuring that the goods picked are the correct item, from the correct location and in the correct quantity
• Deliver the goods to the appropriate Configuration bench or shipping lane
• Retrieve completed goods from the Configuration area and deliver to the appropriate staging area, ensuring accuracy of the part number and quantity
• Carry out the appropriate transactions in the computer system to signify the completion of the picking stage

Shipping

• Retrieve orders from the shipping lanes in accordance with the priority and sequence established by the Shipping Lead
• Prepare orders for shipment by double checking the accuracy and item count of goods staged in the shipping lanes
• Process the orders within the computer system to signify the completion of the shipping stage, ensuring completion and accuracy of pertinent carrier, BOL, tracking information and other relevant information

General Material Handling

In addition to the duties and tasks outlined above associates may be asked to perform other general warehousing and housekeeping duties including, but not limited to;

• Lift, move or reposition equipment as needed for cleanliness and organization of the warehouse
• Open, close and tape, label boxes, and wrap product as needed
• Stack and unstack product
• Move pallets of product from one location to another, with the use of powered material handling equipment, as directed.
• Helping the Inventory Control team when needed.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including sweeping, and emptying garbage from all areas of the warehouse
• Use all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) in the intended manner
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as trained (incl. power truck licensing, working at heights and fall arrest training).
• Be attentive to the well-being of self and all co-workers
• Report all unsafe acts or conditions to the area Supervisor without delay

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary(High School) diploma.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a warehousing, logistics and transportation environment.
• Fully licensed and experienced in the operation of Reach truck (w. reverse steering), Powered Pallet truck, Order Picking Platform truck.
• Fully trained for fall arrest and working at heights.
• Proven proficiency with use of computers, computerized business management systems and use of RF scanners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fluid and fast paced environment, with frequent short timelines.
• Ability to work overtime outside of the normal schedule (evenings and weekends) to respond to customer (internal or external) needs.

Working Conditions

• Working within a standard warehouse environment where steel toed shoes are required
• Environment is climate controlled but occasional, brief exposure to heat or cold may occur
• Occasional exposure to short bursts of noise over 85 db may occur; hearing protection is offered but not mandatory
• Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 37.5 hrs. per week plus a daily half hour unpaid lunch break, and can vary between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
• Tasks are non-repetitive in nature and can be frequently re-assigned due to changing priorities
• May be required to work overtime, in accordance with applicable provincial Employment Standards legislation
• Physical Requirements:
  • This position involves a significant amount of standing, walking, bending, crouching, etc.
  • Frequent lifting of objects up to 20 kg required; objects over 20 kg require team lifting

What Compugen Offers You

• Exciting, fast-paced challenging work environment
• A culture where authenticity and diversity are valued
• Professional development
• Participation in Women in Technology Network
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities
• Collaborative supportive team members
• Remote work/hybrid work options
• Work/life flexibility

Equity Statement

At Compugen, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We actively recruit from all groups, including women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We recognize the importance of removing barriers to participation and provide accommodation upon request to all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, our People & Culture representatives will work with you to meet your needs in a confidential and respectful manner. We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table-and we are taking deliberate action to make this a reality.