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Order Picker - Summer Student

CompanyAliaxis
LocationCanada
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 15, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Order Picker is responsible for accurately picking customer orders using RF scanning equipment and operating forklifts safely. Additional duties include packaging shipments, loading trailers, and maintaining warehouse housekeeping standards via 5S protocols.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
2082
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As the North American business of global leader Aliaxis, IPEX is one of the world’s largest and most trusted suppliers of thermoplastics materials, products and accessories. With more than 60 years of experience, IPEX designs and manufactures cutting-edge solutions for municipal, industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, distribution centers across Canada and the United States and new Center for Advanced Research employ more than 5,000 people who are committed to a sustainable future and our approach to environmentally responsible manufacturing.
About the Role

The Distribution Center Order Pickers - Summer Student's responsibility is to accurately and quickly service our customers while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards in the industry. The Order Picker will operate forklift equipment, pick orders in a warehouse using RF scanning equipment and be prepared to meet any challenge.

Hours of Work: 7:00am - 7:15pm (84 hours bi-weekly) Continental

Salary: 26.12 $/hour

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Operate forklift effectively and safely; maintain equipment and report malfunctions.

  • Pick and prepare for shipment customer order(s) as required.

  • Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and in a timely manner using an RF picking procedure.

  • Tape, carton, stretch wrap all orders for shipping.

  • Load/unload trailers and containers as assigned.

  • Assist with inventory preparation and cycle counts.

  • Process courier orders using existing software.

  • Transfer inventory for re-stocking bin location, stock replenishment as needed

  • Re-package and label cartons with bar codes as required.

  • Maintain a strict housekeeping standard in accordance with 5S protocols.

  • Report unsafe work conditions/environment in a timely manner.

  • All other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Enrolled on a recognized institution (Supply Chain related program a plus)

  • Minimum Class G2 drivers license

  • The successful candidate must complete a criminal background check.

  • Experience with RF technology preferred.

  • Confident working at heights of 20 feet when picking orders.

  • Ability to lift up to 50+ pounds.

  • Ability to meet daily deadlines and to work in a fast-paced environment where assignments and work priorities are reviewed several times a day.

  • Ability to work well as a team and independently at times.

  • Available to work a Full Time position between May and August 2026

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Ongoing requirement of physical activities.

  • Work involves both routine and non-routine tasks within well-defined standards.

  • Warehouse associates need to be prepared and equipped to perform in varying work conditions.

  • The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace health and safety rules and regulations.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Canplas is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for Canplas jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact our HR department.

Key Skills
Forklift OperationRF ScanningOrder PickingInventory ManagementShipping and Receiving5S ProtocolsWarehouse SafetyCycle CountingLoading and UnloadingPackaging
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTransportation