Warehouse Associate (Pick/Pack, QC & Forklift – Crown Reach)

Mississauga, Canada
Warehouse Associate (Pick/Pack, QC & Forklift – Crown Reach)
Company
ABL Employment
Location
Mississauga, ON
Salary
$20 an hour
Posted
25 days ago
Via
via ABL Employment
Job description
We are currently hiring a Warehouse Associate to support daily operations in a busy distribution environment handling railway signal parts. This is a general labour role with a mix of picking, packing, quality control, receiving, and inventory duties, along with occasional forklift operation.

Work a convenient day shift: Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm.

The pay rate for this position is $20/hour and we pay weekly every Friday!

Requirements:

– Valid forklift certification required

– Minimum 6 months experience operating Crown Reach or Raymond Reach forklifts

– Must be comfortable performing general labour duties (this is primarily a general labour role)

– Previous warehouse experience (pick/pack, QC, receiving, or inventory) preferred

– Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

– Must have a clean criminal background

Responsibilities:

– Check all orders for accuracy prior to shipment

– Scan and verify serial numbers

– Pick and pack orders (small to pallet-sized items)

– Perform quality control (QC) checks on products

– Wrap pallets for safe transport

– Operate forklift equipment to put away and retrieve pallets (approximately 10%-25% of the day)

APPLY NOW! Please respond to this posting with a copy of your resume.

After submitting your resume, you will receive a reach out from our virtual recruiter. This reach out contains an important questionnaire that must be completed to highlight your skills for this position. We will contact qualified candidates for this role.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools may be used at certain points of the pre-screening and selection process for this role. To learn more about ABL’s AI policy, please visit www.ablemployment.com/how-abl-utilizes-automation-and-ai-technology/

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Packing Jobs in Canada

Q
What is the hourly wage range for entry-level packing jobs in Canada in 2026?
According to the Government of Canada Job Bank, packers (NOC 95106) earn between $17.00 and $24.00 per hour, with a median wage of $20.50 per hour as of 2026. Annual full-time earnings (40 hours/week, 52 weeks) range from $35,360 to $49,920 before taxes. Overtime pay is at least 1.5 times the regular rate after 44 hours per week under federal standards.
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank
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What is the federal minimum wage for packing jobs in federally regulated workplaces in Canada in 2026?
The federal minimum wage is $18.65 per hour effective January 1, 2026, applying to interprovincial warehouses and transport-related packing jobs. Employees receive at least this for all hours worked, with no deductions below this threshold except statutory ones. Provinces set their own rates, such as Ontario's $17.85 per hour for general packing.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
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Do I need a work permit for a packing job in Canada if I'm from outside the country in 2026?
Foreign workers require an employer-specific work permit for low-skilled packing jobs (TEER 5), obtained after the employer secures a positive LMIA at a cost of $1,000 per position. Processing takes 10-22 weeks for low-wage stream applications. Permits are issued for up to 24 months, renewable with new LMIA.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada
Q
What qualifications or experience are needed for packing jobs in Canada?
Entry-level packing jobs require no formal education or prior experience; 82% of positions list secondary school as the maximum needed. Employers provide 1-3 months of on-the-job training. A valid forklift license boosts pay by $2-3 per hour in 25% of roles.
Source: Government of Canada Job Bank