Warehouse Intern

Position Title: Warehouse Intern

Requisition ID: 37582

Career Group (ADSP): Distribution Center

Division:  Supply Chain (80190525)

Department: Logistics and Distribution

Work Location:  METRO ON - FRESH - 75 VICKERS ROAD (#A-FRH)

Province:  Canada : Ontario

Position Type:  Intern/Student

SUMMARY:    
The role of the Warehouse Intern is to support the automation of the newest Distribution Centre of perishable goods by assisting Supervision with the planning and execution of assigned tasks to the unionized workforce. The incumbent works with teams from different operations and transportation departments, participates in projects, attends team meetings, assists in creating Standard Operating Practices (SOP) guides, collects, processes, and maintains the integrity of data in the inventory system. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:    
- Assist in planning daily labour requirements according to forecasts, promotions and monitoring 
- Target key data processes for optimization
- Assist with shipping and receiving functions in the facility 
- Ensure efficiency in flow of products through the facility 
- Assist in the investigation, identification and reconciliation of any inventory discrepancies to ensure physical and systematic accuracy.
- Complete various daily and weekly reports
- Assist in understanding all health and workplace safety standards
- Collaborate with the JHSC and other parties to proactively rectify safety concerns
- Lead by example and drive a positive and collaborative Health and Safety culture
- Understand and comply the provisions of the collective agreement in force
- Seek to understand Customer needs and demonstrate Customer Focus
- Assist in creating standard operating procedures linked to Health and Safety, sanitation and operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:  
- Graduated within 1 year or currently enrolled in an applicable post-secondary program - Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering an asset 
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrate ability to work with small teams, detail oriented, strong problem-solving skills
- Work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate ability to multitask 
- Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
- Adaptable to contingencies
- Ability to work flexible shifts and/or hours
- SAP knowledge would be an asset 
- MS Office and Excel intermediate/advanced required

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.