LF: Warehouse workers. $18/hr to start, full benefits. FT, great room for advancement

[Graham_A_M]

Hey guys, these guys are going on a hiring blitz over the next two weeks, so be sure to drop off your resume' if you're interested.
The address is 10401 46th St. SE Calgary, AB
(just NE of the Deerfoot Inn & Casino); off of 106th ave.)
Its in the Millard refrigerated services building.
The company is called SCM: of which is the acronym for Supply Chain Management. This division handles the perishable goods for Walmart (western) Canada. There is a similar division out in Mississauga, that handles the food for Manitoba to out east.
The pay is $18/hr to start, with full benefits after you finish your probation.
Its a 4 on, 4 off schedule, meaning obviously its not fixed.
However with that; the work is 11.5 hour days. The schedule is great for summer obviously, since you can do WHATEVER in your 4 days off.
The only downside; you're working in a refrigerated environment, meaning about 1.0c. Thankfully they supply all your "winter" clothing.
There are three shifts
5:00am-4:30pm
6:30am-6:00pm
9:00am-8:30pm
You (at the moment) can work as much overtime as you like. If you want to come in for 6 days a week, go ahead since they can definitely use the help.

The requirements are
-Must be punctual, if you are commonly late, dont bother applying, seriously.
- Must be 18 or over
- Must be hardworking and committed to getting the job done right... the first time
- Must be results driven.
- Must not be looking for a slack job to which you're paid to stand around and chit chat, go work for the City of Calgary if you want that, as that isn't here.
- Should have reliable transportation. Hitching a ride with other people doesn't work since you're dependent on them for transportation.
- Must be willing to work weekends (obviously since the shift is 4 on, 4 off)


IF all ^ is you, please stop on by and have a talk with Lila or Adam (the HR team). They'd be happy to hear from you.
Be sure to go over your math skills for the tough skill testing questions of the application.

There is a new 400,000ft3 building being built right behind the CrossIron Mills that will house the operations as of mid to late Sept this year. There is an incredible room for advancement to the right individuals, as staff will triple by that time frame.

[danno]

i'm building it we are just pulling in the main power now.

[MGCM]

I will be there tomorrow, I need a job desperately

[thepyrofish]

SCM is a part of the company I work for. This is a great opportunity for people to get into one of the largest corporations in the world. Definitely a place to be considered by anyone job seeking.

My boss recently visited the other Walmart site in Calgary (non refridgerated) and it is apparently very impressive from a logistics point of view. I can't imagine the new facility will be any less so.

[Integra10]

Originally posted by MGCM
I will be there tomorrow, I need a job desperately

+1 Thanks for the info!

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by thepyrofish
SCM is a part of the company I work for. This is a great opportunity for people to get into one of the largest corporations in the world. Definitely a place to be considered by anyone job seeking.

My boss recently visited the other Walmart site in Calgary (non refridgerated) and it is apparently very impressive from a logistics point of view. I can't imagine the new facility will be any less so.

You mean the 1 million ft2 warehouse?

I'd love to check that out. I hear its just surreal, conveyor belts everywhere obviously. Seeing this 400k ft2 place seems amazingly big, but 1million ft2? wow..
:eek:

[leftwing]

Sounds like a good job for people interested.

I am interested in what the employees will be doing at this job...I may know a couple ppl interested. But I would like to tell them what they are applying for

[Graham_A_M]

5am shift is receiving, usually people aren't hired directly on for this. Instead they're hired for the 6:30/9:00am shift, of which is Order picking/filling. Once they're familiar with that in all its entirety then people are eligible for for moving up to the 5am shift, which is quite a bit more technical as it comes down to a good share of product knowledge and using computers.

What Order picking/filling is, is basically they take a pallet with labels that has to go to various stores(/skids) that all lined up down an isle. Its merely putting the item on the store skid, then moving on to whatever other stores down the isle those products have to go to. Its extremely straight forward.

The 9:00shift is more or less for the loaders. There is no product that stays in the warehouse as each day the food is brought in/received, picked then after the pick is done the store skids are wrapped then everything is shipped back out to the various stores.

The thing is; is there are a lot of other positions that come available as well.... such as currently two I.T. positions.
There have been (very recently) other positions such as Q.A. (Quality Assurance) and transportation personnel as well. So there are tons of things available to the right candidates.

[thepyrofish]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M


You mean the 1 million ft2 warehouse?

I'd love to check that out. I hear its just surreal, conveyor belts everywhere obviously. Seeing this 400k ft2 place seems amazingly big, but 1million ft2? wow..
:eek:

My facility is only 10k ft2. My mind boggles at the thought of these places.

[derpderp]

I've already done extensive night work for over a year now so that is little worry to me. Living in Airdrie the drive would for obvious reasons would be costly. But what is the deal with the new place behind Cross Iron? Is all the staff moving over there this fall or only people intrested in working in the new location? That would be perfect for me then, I would be working right next to home, I could do the drive to Calgary for a couple months. :)

[thepyrofish]

Originally posted by derpderp
I've already done extensive night work for over a year now so that is little worry to me. Living in Airdrie the drive would for obvious reasons would be costly. But what is the deal with the new place behind Cross Iron? Is all the staff moving over there this fall or only people intrested in working in the new location? That would be perfect for me then, I would be working right next to home, I could do the drive to Calgary for a couple months. :)
My understanding is that everything is moving to the new location. I honestly didn't even know there was an old location. I'm not involved with that contract/site at all though so I may be wrong...

[Awd-Tsi]

I worked at a place that just the warehouse part was 2 soccerfields... It sucked hard

[Graham_A_M]

Yes the current location is rented through Millard Refrigerated services, hense the current location is in their building. A new 400,000 ft2 facility is being built right behind the crossiron mills in Balzac. Currently towards the manner of sustaining operations for the distribution for Walmart; all operations are currently held at the Millard facility, to which a small portion of the facility is being leased to SCM.
Once its done it'll be the most self-sustaining building in the world, as well as the only building to use Hydrogen powered equipment exclusively. Everything will be reused on site, whereas numerous natural occuring light & energy sources will be used for power. There will be a wind turbine on site as well.
So naturally there will be countless tours being given to companies from around the globe when its done.
Its quite an opportunity to be a part of this in all reality, as its ecological footprint will be minuscule despite how truly massive this building is. Definitely a huge step towards the future. The next closest building will be the Distribution center for Walmart down in Brazil, obviously providing the produce for South America. Its already been built, and has been proven to be a complete success. Now they're making countless improvements and kicking things up by quite a notch for this facility.

[brownchild]

how many ppl are they recruiting, and how long is the hiring process?

[Graham_A_M]

^ About a hundred people until late fall this year. From there its still on going.

[93VR6]

How do these guys feel about criminal records?

Don't wanna waste my time showing up if it is a waste of time.

[themack89]

Would you let a new hire work 80+ hours / week?

[Graham_A_M]

^ Yes, FT to start.

Originally posted by 93VR6
How do these guys feel about criminal records?

Don't wanna waste my time showing up if it is a waste of time.
Dont waste your time then ;) No loss to the company to be sure, as there are PLENTY of people in Calgary that would be nuts over this.
:dunno:

[calgary403]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Yes, FT to start.

Dont waste your time then ;) No loss to the company to be sure, as there are PLENTY of people in Calgary that would be nuts over this.
:dunno:

I am going to be out of town until the 15th. Will there still be openings available? Would you be willing to put in a good word for me......:angel:

[93VR6]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Yes, FT to start.

Dont waste your time then ;) No loss to the company to be sure, as there are PLENTY of people in Calgary that would be nuts over this.
:dunno:

I have applied at places before and as soon as they see I have a record they tell me to hit the streets, so my question was and still is do they care if I have a criminal record?

[Graham_A_M]

It depends on what; theft or aggravated assault/assault, yeah dont bother, as they take both very seriously
It depends on what it was caused from exactly. If it isn't either of the above then you'd best to apply and have a talk with them, Im sure they'd be open to what you have to say.

Good luck! :thumbsup:

[rated_R]

what kind of math questions do they ask? I suck at math :rofl: but want to get hired

[KRyn]

Does your company have any part time positions avaliable or will it in the near future?

[msommers]

Also curious if there is part-time weekend work available, likely starting mid Sept.

[Graham_A_M]

The math test is overly tough. Get good at doing equations such as
4234
x 482

and long division. Such as what would be the remainder of 16 going into 482341?
Also get good at (high numbered) addition & subtraction.

They're not critical however. You can have a math smart dumbass thats useless for this job; and they know that. They're mainly wanting to see how smart you are, and how good your memory is. :dunno:
For PT work? I can't answer that. I do know it'll be the full $18/hr for PT-er's, but they eventually hired (onto FT) a bunch of staff that was hired on for the basis of PT. Whether they'd be willing to do that again, or just hire temp staff for students and the like is up to them. Again I can't speak on their behalf so drop off a resume and have a chat with them. Thats your best bet for figuring out what they'd need, and what would work for you.
:)

[msommers]

Will do, thanks Graham.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
The math test is overly tough. Get good at doing equations such as
4234
x 482

and long division. Such as what would be the remainder of 16 going into 482341?
Also get good at (high numbered) addition & subtraction.



How do you do those kind of equations in your head? :nut:

[Spoons]

Originally posted by Canmorite


How do you do those kind of equations in your head? :nut:

Pretty easily? I guess not so much doing it in your head, but they don't ask them to be done in your head, just no calculator.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/Gruntem/Snapshot_20100808.jpg

There be your answers. Your given time for the test, he doesn't just ask you the question and expect an answer right away.

I work there too with Graham. Been there for about 3 months, and you work with some good guys.

Only downside is Super Dave, head boss dude. Guy can never be wrong, and not hard to get on his bad side. In the span of a week I got written up for things that were not my fault and had absolutely no way of avoiding. Me and him go at it quite a bit.

But don't let that scare you, its still a good job, you just have to learn to avoid him, and take his fire. He is an asshole, EVERYONE thinks he's an asshole, we just put up cause we have to. Hence why I call him Super Dave, I know he doesn't like it. The people, pay, and ease of the job more than makes up for it. Plus job security seems to be there, as I have not been canned... Yet :D

OH or don't apply if you don't like my posts. I yap and bitch just as much in the warehouse. :)

[Graham_A_M]

^ When we were at Balzac today for the training & orientation; hes not a bad guy outside of work, but when it comes to work hes the polar opposite. Fuck that place is HUGE, just the dry area is bigger then the whole warehouse were now at. Just endless walking, I cant imagine the 1.2 million ft2 one. Yikes..




You've been there for 3 months already? holy shit time flies...
:eek:

[Canmorite]

Oh just without a calculator, gotcha. Sorry to clog up thread, sounds like a good job :D

[Graham_A_M]

EDIT: Double post...

(Why is there the option to "delete your post" but you dont actually have the "permission" to do so?)
:facepalm:
am I missing something here?

[SIC1]

I used to work for SCM back inBrampton, ontario in 97-99 before they moved to Mississauga. That was probably my favourite job (shipper/receiver then order picking - so easy when working the midnight shift/graveyard) while in HS & College. everyone was making min wage at $6.40 and I started working there at $15/hr to start. Pulled in stupid amount of overtime during the summers.

[Ven]

4 on 4 off is the BEST EVAR! Absolutely love that rotation.

[rated_R]

Just wanted to say Thank you Graham for posting this, I finally got the job and am going to be starting my orientation this Friday.

:thumbsup: and as a token of appreciation I will buy you lunch when I see you there.

[Graham_A_M]

^ LOL dont worry about it. Im just glad to help as always.

See you on Friday then!

[danno]

when do you figure you are coming to balzac for orientation at the new warehouse. i'm just starting to put the led lights in only 400 or so to go

[Graham_A_M]

^ Yeah I saw those few pallets there filled with those square LED pods. We had our scissor lift training when we were in that area on Monday Morning. Apparently those lights collectively cost (XXXXXX dollars, over and above the cost of conventional lighting) but they'll pay for themselves before the first year is out. :eek:
I've been told that some of us are going to be headed out to Mississauga for the VoiceOP training and the like for a couple weeks. I think some of us Management personnel will be given a run down of that place before it opens, but I dont think any actual training will be going down there, mainly orientations so we all have the heads up for showing the staff how everything works once we hit the ground running.
To convert operations from one place to the other without any hiccups so to speak will be quite the task within itself. :nut:

What were you guys installing these last few days? looks like you guys were hard-wiring some of the conduit & permanent lighting.

[danno]

there's 30 of us on site right now, i'm doing the light with a apprentice right now. most guys are trying to get the fire alarm up and running, the rest are trying to get the main power done. i'm trying to get the lights done in the freezer before they turn it on.

we had some guys go to mississauga for a few days a while ago. wal-mart has been slow at getting us material as they are supplying the lights and yes they cost alot.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by rated_R
Just wanted to say Thank you Graham for posting this, I finally got the job and am going to be starting my orientation this Friday.

:thumbsup: and as a token of appreciation I will buy you lunch when I see you there.

See you then. I'm the kid in the blue hoodie, white hardhat with two black lines on the back. Look for the kid talking lol.

[Redwagon]

Is the office not open today? I tried to stop in but the door leading upstairs was locked.

[Spoons]

That door is regularly locked. Use the side door by the smoking benches.

[taylor_b]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M


You mean the 1 million ft2 warehouse?

I'd love to check that out. I hear its just surreal, conveyor belts everywhere obviously. Seeing this 400k ft2 place seems amazingly big, but 1million ft2? wow..
:eek:


Meh its not as crazy as you would think i worked there for 4 months, the size of the warehouse is the only thing that'll throw you off haha

[GenerationX]

I shall come apply tmr!

[Graham_A_M]

bump, still hiring everybody!

[GenerationX]

Went to drop off my resume today, but Lila and Adam weren't there :(

[EvolizePhoto]

I haven't read the whole thread so excuse my ignorance, but are these guys hiring part time? Because I could use some part time work.

[Unlaced]

Anyone know if these guys are still hiring?

[QuasarCav]

I assume it's a place that is always hiring.

It sounds like a quota based order picking job so they do tend to go through staff on a regular basis.

[SneakyNeek]

so is this hiring for the SE location or Balzac? because the SE location is way to far for me

[Graham_A_M]

^ Apply in Oct, since during mid Oct, they are shifting operations up to Balzac.


Originally posted by QuasarCav
I assume it's a place that is always hiring.

It sounds like a quota based order picking job so they do tend to go through staff on a regular basis.

:facepalm: You never cease to amaze me.... honestly.

Actually no, they're hiring because they're adding 110 more Walmart Supercenters, to the already existing 30 they're currently servicing. They need staff to support the incredible upswing in business. :rolleyes:

[derpderp]

Hey, SCM is doing their interviews at my work :D

[QuasarCav]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Apply in Oct, since during mid Oct, they are shifting operations up to Balzac.



:facepalm: You never cease to amaze me.... honestly.

Actually no, they're hiring because they're adding 110 more Walmart Supercenters, to the already existing 30 they're currently servicing. They need staff to support the incredible upswing in business. :rolleyes:


Can you describe the position without using the words quota, order or picking?

It's a fine job and it's where I started working right out of high school but you are kidding yourself if you don't think it has one of the highest turnover rates for any job.

I hope this post has amazed you.

[calgary403]

^^Anyways....

I applied about two weeks ago. Still haven't got a call back :dunno:

[Spoons]

Originally posted by QuasarCav



Can you describe the position without using the words quota, order or picking?

It's a fine job and it's where I started working right out of high school but you are kidding yourself if you don't think it has one of the highest turnover rates for any job.

I hope this post has amazed you.

I used to read your posts when I believed you were somewhat intelligent and your posts followed suit. Every post of your's seems to be either incredibly biased or a mystical poetic haiku of some sort that is impossible to decipher out what you are actually trying to say. I know your trying to be witty but it makes you look dumb.

Yeah of course they have a high turn over rate, hence why I am not there anymore, but that is not the reason for the mass hiring. He meant more in his post that what you said here, while completely harmless, you convey like a total douche canoe. Stop it yo or the homies be coming out with crazy shots.

Calgary403, the new big warehouse opens up at the end of this month, they probably tabled you till then. If not call or go in and talk, couldn't hurt, especially in a place like that.

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Spoons
Yeah of course they have a high turn over rate, hence why I am not there anymore,
whoah what?

[jesusmoraldo]

Spoons just couldn't quite cut the mustard.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by jesusmoraldo
Spoons just couldn't quite cut the mustard.

Haha I know who you are. Made an account for one comment, rly??

[Graham_A_M]

Bump, big hiring blitz going on, just hired 75 guys to help with operations for the new plant thats about to be opened.

[danno]

i heard turkeys are coming next week, hope they give the electricians one each. not to turn anyone off but the freezer is stupid cold, you get paid well for what you do but i won't spend more than 5 min in there.

[Graham_A_M]

^ Yeah Turkeys are being delivered to the Millard Freezer right now, For you guys working in that freezer I'd hope so too.
Were you that poor chap I saw on that sissor lift today around 3pm? :rofl: A 1 min walk through with the new hires today was enough for me.
I have my winter cover alls in my car just in case. If you have any prolonged work in the Freezer, come and grab me, you're free to use them (Rated down to -60)
Staple stock will be going in there on the 25th of next month, so we have a little bit of lee-way.

[est1989]

^ -60 are you serious?!! I work in a freezer that is -30 and can hardly stand it

[Graham_A_M]

Thats what the coveralls are rated too LOL, its -20 in there.
I have boots that are rated to -120.

[danno]

i'm on the lift all day everyday. i'm in wet produce for the next few days to get the pipes ready for when the lights get delivered. i havn't been in the freezer long, i guess in next week i have to go in there for a bit. boss said they will be raising it to -5 so we can work in there, not sure i believe him though.

[calgary403]

Bump

Starting on Wednesday. How is the new warehouse? Also just to be clear it isn't quota based you are paid an hourly rate right?

[Graham_A_M]

^ what shift are you on A or B? what time do you start? yes its hourly pay, no there is no quota.

[calgary403]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ what shift are you on A or B? what time do you start? yes its hourly pay, no there is no quota.

I haven't been told yet. I have my orientation on Wednesday at 9 am. I said I would prefer to be on days if it was possible during my interview so I'm hoping that's what I got.

[Awd-Tsi]

fml if I ever worked in one of these places again

[Scuderia]

Anybody have any reviews on this? Really interested and might apply, but want to hear from someone who works there or worked there. What is your day like?

[Awd-Tsi]

Originally posted by Scuderia
Anybody have any reviews on this? Really interested and might apply, but want to hear from someone who works there or worked there. What is your day like? getting paid nothing to do alot of work? sounds great :D

[Scuderia]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
getting paid nothing to do alot of work? sounds great :D

Have you worked there? I know 18 an hour isnt a fortune but its whatever, you can live on it.

[adam c]

I applied there but in the IT capacity, we'll see how that goes

[calgary403]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
getting paid nothing to do alot of work? sounds great :D

You sound like a whiny spoiled brat. Not just here in almost all your posts.....:thumbsdow

[Graham_A_M]

^Just ignore him.... seriously. Society will weed him out eventually.

[Awd-Tsi]

Originally posted by calgary403


You sound like a whiny spoiled brat. Not just here in almost all your posts.....:thumbsdow I have worked in a warehouse and hated it, I would never do it again, especially for 18 dollars.

[Scuderia]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
I have worked in a warehouse and hated it, I would never do it again, especially for 18 dollars.

Okay thanks for that but... I was speaking to this warehouse specifically. Thanks for sharing though.

[thepyrofish]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
I have worked in a warehouse and hated it, I would never do it again, especially for 18 dollars.

... and I would rather work my way up in a warehouse than be a delivery boy, for whatever wage. My job has a future, yours?

[WhippWhapp]

Originally posted by Awd-Tsi
I have worked in a warehouse and hated it, I would never do it again, especially for 18 dollars.

The forklift drivers average 70k/year at my company, not bad pay to sit around watch movies and load the occasional truck.

[Awd-Tsi]

Originally posted by thepyrofish


... and I would rather work my way up in a warehouse than be a delivery boy, for whatever wage. My job has a future, yours? Like I said, thats part time and it pays more than 18 and hour cash. Just doing that while I'm finishing schooling.

[Offroad]

Originally posted by WhippWhapp


The forklift drivers average 70k/year at my company, not bad pay to sit around watch movies and load the occasional truck.


And where would this be ? :bigpimp:

[Graham_A_M]

Big hiring fair happening tomorrow. Just look for Moody's Equipment at this addy, then the warehouse is right across the small field.

291250 Wagon Wheel Road Balzac