Warehouse Associate
Maple Leaf Ropes
Brantford, ON
Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour
About Maple Leaf Ropes
Founded in 1981, Maple Leaf Ropes is one of Canada's leading suppliers of industrial rope, cordage, rigging, lifting, and safety equipment. We proudly represent some of the most respected rope and gear manufacturers in North America and serve customers across a wide range of industries including construction, utilities, arboriculture, marine, industrial manufacturing, and government.
As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a motivated and dependable Warehouse Associate to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customers receive accurate orders on time while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized warehouse environment.
If you are hardworking, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, we would like to hear from you.
Position Summary
The Warehouse Associate is responsible for receiving incoming inventory, picking and packing customer orders, operating material handling equipment, maintaining inventory accuracy, and supporting daily warehouse operations. The successful candidate will be a team player who takes pride in their work and is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer service.
Key ResponsibilitiesOrder Fulfillment
- Accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Verify product quantities and specifications against order documentation.
- Ensure orders are packaged securely and appropriately for transport.
- Complete shipping paperwork and prepare orders for courier and freight carriers.
- Meet daily productivity and accuracy targets.
Receiving & Inventory Control
- Receive, unload, inspect, and process incoming shipments.
- Verify incoming products against purchase orders and packing slips.
- Organize and store inventory in designated warehouse locations.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory counts as required.
- Maintain accurate inventory records within company software systems.
- Assist in identifying and resolving inventory discrepancies.
Material Handling
- Safely load, unload, move, and store products throughout the warehouse.
- Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies when handling materials.
- Assist with staging freight and preparing outbound shipments.
Warehouse Operations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Assist with warehouse organization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support team members and other departments as required.
- Perform general warehouse duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & RequirementsRequired
- Previous forklift experience.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week).
- Strong work ethic with excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to regularly lift and move products weighing up to 60 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort using inventory systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
- Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or order-picking experience.
- Experience using inventory management or ERP software.
- Forklift certification (or willingness to obtain certification).
- Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage of $18.00 - $22.00 based on experience.
- Stable, full-time employment.
- Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work.
- On-the-job training and opportunities for growth.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work with one of Canada's most respected industrial rope suppliers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Do you live in Brantford or within 30 minutes of the city?
Experience:
- Warehouse: 2 years (required)
- Forklift: 2 years (required)
- Shipping & receiving: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
