Warehouse Associate – Grip

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of movie production? William F. White International Inc. (“WFW”), a Sunbelt Rentals Company, the largest movie equipment rental company, is looking for a Grip Associate to join us. With offices across the country, WFW services productions of all sizes from coast to coast and houses an extensive state-of-the-art inventory. Our job is to help bring the magic of storytelling to life, by supporting our clients as their go-to Partners in Production.

To better serve the production industry’s growing ambitions, our Lighting & Grip team is looking for an experienced and customer service-oriented individual to join us in the role of Grip Associate. This is a full-time, permanent position located in Vancouver that reports into the Supervisor, Grip. The general hours of work are from 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

· Pull orders, load, and unload trucks. Ensure all counts are performed to the highest standards of accuracy.

· Scan equipment in and out with barcoding scanners.

· Complete assignments and special projects delegated by the Supervisor, Grip.

· Advise the Supervisor, Grip of any equipment defects or damage.

· Identify sub-rental equipment and relocate to relevant area.

· Operate pallet jacks, electric pallet jacks, and forklifts safely (once trained)

The Ideal Candidate

· This is a physically demanding job. Job holder will be given full training, as well as instruction, in safe working practices and proper lifting techniques.

· The successful candidate will be provided with forklift training and will be expected to operate a forklift, or pallet jack when required.

· Must be able to bend, squat, crouch, reach and lift up to 50 lbs., as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to comply with ACA and other relevant standards.

We Support our Team before anything else – Join us, you will be able to

– Enjoy competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program

o Prescription, paid sick day & vacation, vision coverage, short- & long-term disability coverage

o Group RRSP plan, company-wide profit-sharing program

o Tuition & Fitness reimbursement; Boots Allowance program

– Develop new skills for a career track in equipment rental industry

o We promote from within; you can explore your career to level up and get prepared for various roles

– Work with incredible team of people in a safety-driven culture

o Social committee with various events; We act with integrity and follow through on our commitments with high level of engagement

o We strive to build safe, healthy, inclusive, and sustainable communities

The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. The above description is not a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to comply with applicable laws.

WFW requires applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment with the company. Employment with WFW is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check.

WFW is an equal opportunity employer — women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities are welcome to apply.

If this sounds like your #dreamjob, then hit the apply button with your best resume!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $21.28-$24.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
• Heavy lifting: 1 year (required)
• Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2022-03-11