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LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC

$15/hr

Unload and load trailers and straight trucks according to standards 19. Perform opening and closing donation door procedures 20. Prepare required donation records and reports 21. Unload, inspect, and ...

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC

$15/hr

Unload and load trailers and straight trucks according to standards 19. Perform opening and closing donation door procedures 20. Prepare required donation records and reports 21. Unload, inspect, and ...

LAND OF LINCOLN GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC

$15/hr

Unload and load trailers and straight trucks according to standards 19. Perform opening and closing donation door procedures 20. Prepare required donation records and reports 21. Unload, inspect, and ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Cambridge, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

Uline

Warehouse Associate

Milton, ON

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Hamilton, ON

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Cambridge, ON

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Milton, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Hamilton, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

ULINE

Warehouse Associate

Mississauga, ON · On-site

CA$31.25 - CA$35/hr

Warehouse Associate Pay from $31.25 to $35.00 per hour with significant growth and earning ... Unload shipments from suppliers, ensuring accuracy and quality. Minimum Requirements * High school ...

Walmart

Overnight Remodel Associate

Brampton, ON · On-site

CA$17.75/hr

An overnight remodel associate works with the Overnight Remodel Manager to establish standards in ... unload fixtures onto trucks. The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $17.75. Le taux ...

Walmart

Overnight Remodel Associate

Huntsville, ON · On-site

CA$17.75/hr

An overnight remodel associate works with the Overnight Remodel Manager to establish standards in ... unload fixtures onto trucks. The minimum rate of pay for this position starts from $17.75. Le taux ...

JL International

Warehouse Associate

Richmond Hill, ON · On-site

Warehouse Associate Region: Richmond Hill, ON Reports To: Operations Manager Anticipated Start Date ... Load and Unload trucks * Manage Stock and Inventory Control * Monitor and order sample inventory

Fitzii Organic

Warehouse Associate

Richmond Hill, ON · On-site

Warehouse Associate Region: Richmond Hill, ON Reports To: General Manager Anticipated Start Date ... Load and Unload trucks * Manage Stock and Inventory Control * Monitor and order sample inventory

Elevate

Warehouse Associate - Midnights

Windsor, ON · On-site

CA$17.60/hr

Job Title: Warehouse Associate Location: Windsor, ON Job Type: Contract Pay: $17.60 Shift ... Receive, unload, and appropriately place incoming inventory items. * Check, verify, and fulfill ...

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What does an unload associate do?

An Unload Associate is responsible for unloading merchandise from delivery trucks, sorting and organizing products, and preparing items for stocking on retail shelves or storage areas. They often use equipment like pallet jacks or forklifts to move heavy items and ensure that products are handled safely and efficiently. Unload Associates also check shipments for accuracy and report any damaged or missing items to management. This role is physically demanding and requires attention to detail, teamwork, and good organizational skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an unload associate?

To excel as an Unload Associate, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of inventory procedures, typically requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with warehouse management systems, handheld scanners, and pallet jacks is commonly expected. Strong teamwork, time management, and reliability help you efficiently handle fast-paced unloading tasks. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining safety, accuracy, and workflow in busy warehouse or retail environments.

What are some common challenges faced by unload associates, and how can they be managed?

Unload Associates often face challenges such as working with heavy merchandise, maintaining a fast pace to meet delivery deadlines, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Effective communication with team members and supervisors is essential to coordinate tasks efficiently and prevent injuries. Additionally, time management and attention to detail help ensure inventory is accurately sorted and stocked. Many employers provide on-the-job training and safety equipment to support Unload Associates in overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Unload Associate vs Stock Clerk?

AspectUnload AssociateStock Clerk
Primary ResponsibilitiesUnloading shipments, inspecting goods, and preparing items for storage or distribution.Organizing, stocking, and maintaining inventory on shelves or storage areas.
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, retail stores.Retail stores, warehouses, supermarkets.
Required CertificationsTypically none, but safety training may be required.Usually none, but familiarity with inventory systems helps.

While both roles involve handling goods in a warehouse or retail setting, Unload Associates focus on unloading and inspecting shipments, whereas Stock Clerks manage inventory placement and organization. Both roles are essential for efficient supply chain operations and often overlap in work environment and basic skills.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Unload Associate jobs?

Cities in Ontario with the most Unload Associate job openings:

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Infographic showing various Unload Associate job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Truck Unload Late Night / Early Morning

Stittsville, ON • On-site

Michaels Stores
Retail • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Michaels Storesexternal

CA$17.60 - CA$20.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Complete truck unloading and merchandise duties throughout the store including maintaining store recovery standards.

  • Assist customers by helping them shop, locate products, and providing solutions, as well as providing a fast and friendly checkout experience.

  • Participate in store processes such as stocking, planogram (POGs), merchandise recovery, and supporting store safety and shrink programs.

Michaels rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 955 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Store - OTTAWA-KANATA, ONDeliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they're looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete truck unloading and merchandise duties throughout the store including maintaining store recovery standards to deliver our Brand Promises.
  • Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions
  • Provide a fast and friendly checkout experience; execute cash handling to standards
  • Engage customers on the benefits of the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments
  • Educate customers on the Voice of Customer (VOC) survey
  • Assist with Omni channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS)
  • Participate in the truck unload, stocking, and planogram (POGs) processes
  • Responsible to complete merchandise recovery and maintenance including the merchandise return / go back process and general store recovery to ensure a well-merchandised and in-stock store
  • Perform Store In Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned
  • Support shrink and safety programs
  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards
  • Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization's vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members
  • Cross trained in Custom Framing selling and production

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

  • Retail and/or customer service experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

  • Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
  • Ability to move throughout the store
  • Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
  • Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
  • If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.
  • Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve shopping carts or while unloading trucks; Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press; work hours include nights, weekends and early mornings

Applicants in Canada must satisfy federal, provincial, and local legal requirements of the job.

Please note: This posting is for an existing vacancy and the employer is actively recruiting to fill this position.Michaels requires all team members in this role to be at least sixteen (16) years or older.

Total Base Pay Range for this Position:

$17.60 - $20.50

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.


At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.


Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.


Employment Type: PART_TIME

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