Warehouse / Logistics Associate
Randstad CanadaJob Title: Warehouse / Logistics Associate
Job Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Salary: $23.00 per hour
Job Category: manufacturing & logistics
Type: Temporary to Permanent
Shift: 9AM-5:30PM, Monday to Friday
Are you an experienced professional in the manufacturing & logistics sector looking for a rewarding new opportunity? Randstad, a global leader in talent solutions, is currently partnering wi
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th a distinguished company in the scientific equipment industry to find a dedicated Warehouse / Logistics Associate. Located in the vibrant area of Richmond Hill, this temp-to-perm position is an incredible opportunity to bring your shipping, receiving, and supply chain expertise to a specialized and growing field. As expert recruiters in manufacturing & logistics, we know that finding a workplace where you are valued and where your daily contributions matter is essential. This role offers exactly that, placing you in a close-knit, highly collaborative warehouse team of two to three individuals where your impact will be felt immediately.
In this Warehouse / Logistics Associate position, you will be the backbone of our client’s daily operations, ensuring that highly specialized scientific equipment is handled, tracked, and dispatched with the utmost precision. The manufacturing & logistics field requires individuals who are detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities. You will be responsible for overseeing incoming shipments, verifying inventory, and coordinating the outbound logistics for equipment rentals and sales. Because you will be dealing with sensitive and valuable scientific instruments, a strong background in proper logistics protocols is essential. This role bridges the gap between hands-on physical warehouse duties and administrative computer work, meaning you will spend a significant portion of your day updating inventory management systems, processing shipping documents, and maintaining accurate logistical records.
Advantages
• Competitive starting wage of $23.00 per hour paid weekly
• Clear pathway from a 3-month temporary contract to a permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to work in a highly specialized, clean, and professional scientific equipment sector
• Intimate, supportive, and friendly team environment with only 2-3 core team members
• Convenient job location in Richmond Hill with a stable daytime schedule
• Balanced mix of physical warehouse tasks and administrative computer work
• Partnership with Randstad's expert recruiters to support you throughout your career journey
Responsibilities
• Coordinate and oversee all domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics operations for equipment rentals, repairs, and sales
• Evaluate shipping options and negotiate competitive freight rates with carriers, forwarders, and customs brokers to optimize costs
• Pack, load, unload, and inspect sensitive scientific equipment, ensuring all required components and documentation are included
• Prepare, review, and process critical shipping documents, including commercial invoices, packing slips, waybills, and customs declarations
• Maintain accurate inventory records and databases, ensuring all equipment, parts, and accessories are meticulously tracked
• Inspect returned rental equipment for damage, clean it thoroughly, and return it to a rental-ready status or route it for technical repair
• Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and bills of lading, promptly resolving any shortages, damages, or discrepancies
• Review, verify, and approve freight invoices, resolving billing discrepancies and negotiating charge adjustments when necessary
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal teams and customers regarding freight options, shipment statuses, and delivery schedules
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment, taking ownership of facility upkeep and waste disposal
• Analyze logistics performance metrics to recommend process improvements