Industries · Warehousing
Warehouse staffing for distribution centres, 3PLs and fulfilment
Pickers, packers, forklift operators, shippers and receivers, lumpers and inventory clerks, for a single shift or a two-hundred-person peak, from an agency that has staffed GTA warehouses since 2017.
Overview
What we do
Warehousing is where Assured started and it is still the largest part of our business. Retail and grocery distribution, third-party logistics, e-commerce fulfilment, parts and import distribution, cold storage: the buildings differ, but the staffing problem is the same. Volume moves, people are needed on the floor tomorrow, and the ones who arrive have to be safe, certified where it matters and still there in six weeks.
We hold a database of more than 25,000 candidates, organised by postal code and by what they have actually done: reach truck or counterbalance, RF picking, dock work, cold rooms. That is how we get from an order at nine in the morning to vetted people on the floor the next day, and why our fill rates through fourth-quarter peaks hold up.
Every warehouse worker we place is on our payroll, covered by our WSIB account, and has completed WHMIS and a safety orientation before their first shift. Your supervisor gets a person who can start, not a paperwork exercise.
Roles we fill
Positions
- 01
Order pickers and packers
RF-scanner and voice picking, pack-out, labelling and quality checks. Experienced with pick rates and accuracy targets.
- 02
Forklift operators
Counterbalance, reach truck, order picker (cherry picker), walkie and clamp. Certificates verified; practical evaluation on your equipment when you want it.
- 03
Shippers and receivers
Inbound verification against purchase orders, bills of lading, WMS transactions, staging and load-out. Often with forklift.
- 04
Material handlers and lumpers
Container and trailer unloading, palletising, floor loading and line-side supply, at volume and on short notice.
- 05
Inventory and cycle-count clerks
Counts, adjustments, location audits and WMS data hygiene.
- 06
Leads and supervisors
Shift leads and floor supervisors for temp-to-perm or direct hire, with references from previous warehouse leadership roles.
Screening
How we screen warehouse staff
The point of an agency is that the people who arrive have already been checked. This is what we check.
- 01
Forklift competency
Certificate verified against the training provider, class of equipment confirmed, and a practical check on your machines if you ask for it.
- 02
Safety orientation
WHMIS, PPE requirements (CSA-approved footwear before day one), lifting technique and your site rules, briefed before arrival.
- 03
Work history and references
Previous warehouse employers contacted for attendance and reliability, not just dates.
- 04
Shift and commute fit
Transportation confirmed for the exact shift and site. Most early quits trace back to a commute that never worked.
- 05
Background checks where required
Criminal record checks for bonded, high-value or airport-area sites, arranged before the start date.
Engagement
Ways to work with us
The same people, on whichever terms fit the work.
Temporary
Day-to-day coverage, seasonal peaks and project work. Workers on our payroll, billed hourly, cancel with a day's notice.
Temp-to-perm
Evaluate someone on your floor first. Convert after an agreed number of hours with no surprise fee.
Direct hire
Search and shortlist for leads, supervisors and specialised operators, with a replacement guarantee.
Payrolling
You found the people; we employ them. Payroll, WSIB, remittances and records handled through our payroll service.
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Current openings in this sector
No postings in this sector right now
New roles are posted regularly. Job seekers can register a resume and a recruiter will call when something suitable opens up.
Or call the office
647-627-9754
Mon–Fri 7am–8pm · Sat–Sun 8am–6pm
Questions
Frequently asked
How is a temporary warehouse worker billed?
An hourly bill rate that includes the worker's wage, statutory costs (CPP, EI, EHT, WSIB), vacation and statutory-holiday pay, and our margin. There are no placement fees for temporary staff, and you are invoiced weekly against approved timesheets.
How much notice do you need for a peak-season ramp-up?
For twenty or more people, about a week. For larger fourth-quarter programs we start planning in August with a bench of returning seasonal workers, so the first week of October is not a scramble.
Who carries WSIB and liability for temporary staff?
We do. Every temporary worker is our employee, covered under our WSIB account and liability insurance. Under Ontario law the client and the agency share responsibility for a safe workplace, so we also confirm your site orientation has been completed.
What happens if someone does not show up?
Call your recruiter and we replace them, usually within the shift for general labour and picking roles in the GTA. Hours not worked are not billed.
Can we hire a temporary worker permanently?
Yes. Temp-to-perm conversion is built into every agreement, with the conversion terms written down before the first shift.
Related
Roles and cities
For job seekers
- Warehouse jobsOrder picking, packing, shipping and receiving, material handling and inventory roles in distribution centres across the GTA.
- Forklift operator jobsCounterbalance, reach truck, order picker and walkie roles in warehouses, distribution centres and plants across the GTA.
- General labour jobsEntry-level warehouse, production, packaging and loading roles that start quickly and lead to certified work.
- Shipper / receiver jobsDock control, inbound verification, WMS transactions and outbound staging in warehouses and plants across the GTA.
Talk to us about warehouse staffing
Tell us about the site, the roles and the timeline. A specialist replies during office hours, usually the same day.