CAREERS

Join the team at Gwartzman's Art Supplies!

Since 1950, we've been located at the intersection between two of Toronto's most vibrant neighbourhoods. We're a small and welcoming group of artists and creatives. We focus on offering artists nothing but the finest supplies for all drawing and painting needs. 

Sound like a workplace you can thrive in? Consider the job oppurtunities below!

Open Positions

Shipping Manager - Full Time

Our company currently ships to customers across Canada. You would be working with and leading a team of up to 6 members.

Job Description & Experience:

- Pick and pack orders, according to order specifications and ensure accuracy of orders.
- Check all incoming packaging for damage and compare, count and verify information on packing slips.
- Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipping, including packing slips, bills of lading (BOL) or customs forms for Canada and across‐the‐border deliveries.
- Arrange with carriers and compare pricing to ship and /or receive outgoing and incoming shipments.
- Track shipments to ensure they reach their destination on time and update customers or internal teams on their status.
- Retrieve orders in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy. Keep organized records of completed orders.
- Build pallets with orders and position them for tailgate deliveries.
- Load and unload trucks.
- Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies. 
- Make continuous improvement in the workspace and assists in identifying opportunities to improve all processes.
- Work with the Inventory Manager to resolve inventory discrepancies as needed.
- Assist with tracking inventory to ensure that orders are filled in a timely manner and notify buyers, customer service when inventory levels are low.
- Assist in conducting regular cycle counts and in resolving discrepancies.
- Maintain a clean, sanitary and organized work area, adhere to health & safety policies and quality standard. 
- Establish and maintain staff schedules and procedures.
- Be a part of the recruiting and hiring of shipping staff, train workers in duties and policies.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications:

- 2+ years of Warehouse experience required.
- High School diploma required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Computer skills. Able to learn and use in-house software applications.
- Able to work from verbal and written instructions and have good attention to detail.
- Displays leadership skills Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Able to work under pressure, in a fast-paced environment.
- Physically able, must have the ability to climb stairs and ladders, lift packages up to 50 lbs.
- Good sense of humour.
 
How to apply: Please email your resume and cover letter to jacklyn@gwartzmans.com with the subject line: Shipping Manager, or click the button below.

We thank all those who apply, but due to the volume of applicants, we will not be able to respond to everyone. We will only be contacting those who match our job requirements..