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An opening exists in the Book Fairs Division for the position of Material Handler reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor.
Work Location: This position works out of our Brampton branch located at 9150 Airport Road, Brampton, ON.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform product movements to bulk/pick locations, ensuring paperwork is completed and handed in for timely system updates.
- Responsible for supporting warehouse fulfillment, ensuring timely handling of inbound/outbound freight, as well as daily stock replenishment.
- Responsible for coordinating and consolidating skids for bulk storage/shipping, performing housekeeping duties and supporting the warehouse fulfillment and packaging.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Reach Truck experience required (recent certification preferred).
- The ideal candidate has a high school education; 1-3 years’ previous warehouse experience and excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Attention to detail; a positive attitude and the ability to be a team player are also requirements of this position.
- This is a position that requires CSA approved (green-label) safety shoes.
- Some heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) is required
Interested applicants are asked to forward a copy of their resume by August 27, 2025
We are committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of all applicants are considered and accommodated at every stage of the recruitment process. Please connect with us if you require an accommodation or have any questions.
We want to thank you for your interest in working with Scholastic, however only those candidates who have been selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted.
Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Store discount
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (required)
- Reach truck: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
