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Replace the highlighted parts with your details. The rest works as written for most warehouses, distribution centres and e-commerce fulfilment teams.
Warehouse Worker
[Company name], [City, Province]
[Full-time / Part-time], [schedule]
About us
[Company name] [one or two sentences on what you do, who your customers are and how big the team is].
What you'll do
- Unload incoming trucks and containers, and check shipments against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Receive stock into our [warehouse system or spreadsheet] and put it away in the right location.
- Pick, pack and label customer orders accurately and on time.
- Load outgoing shipments and prepare paperwork for carriers.
- Move product with pallet jacks and, once trained and authorized, forklifts.
- Do cycle counts and report damaged, missing or mislabelled stock.
- Keep aisles, docks and work areas clean, organized and safe.
- Follow health and safety procedures and report hazards or incidents right away.
What you bring
- Ability to lift up to [23 kg / 50 lb] repeatedly and stay on your feet for a full shift.
- Attention to detail when counting, scanning and labelling.
- Comfort using a handheld scanner or tablet, or willingness to learn.
- Reliable attendance and availability for [shifts, weekends or overtime].
- Warehouse or distribution experience is an asset, not a requirement. We train on site.
- Forklift training is an asset. We provide training before anyone operates equipment.
Pay and benefits
[$X.XX to $Y.YY] per hour, plus [benefits, overtime rate, shift premium, safety boot allowance].
How to apply
Send your resume to [email or application link]. [Add the Ontario disclosures from the builder below if you have 25 or more employees.]
Warehouse worker pay by province
Hourly wages Job Bank reports for storekeepers and partspersons (NOC 14401). Use the median as a starting point for an experienced hire and the low end for entry level.
| Province or territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $30.00 | $39.46 |
| Alberta | $20.00 | $30.29 | $45.13 |
| Saskatchewan | $20.00 | $27.98 | $45.48 |
| Manitoba | $17.79 | $26.37 | $32.31 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $24.00 | $36.00 |
| New Brunswick | $18.00 | $23.20 | $47.61 |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $24.52 | $33.65 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $22.00 | $25.18 | $65.00 |
| Canada | $19.17 | $26.00 | $40.00 |
Ontario by region
| Region | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | $24.00 | $26.75 | $27.82 |
| Kingston–Pembroke | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
| Toronto | $19.00 | $26.92 | $41.00 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie | $19.00 | $27.00 | $45.00 |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula | $21.00 | $27.50 | $42.00 |
| London | $19.21 | $26.26 | $33.24 |
| Windsor–Sarnia | $18.87 | $25.19 | $34.20 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula | $19.61 | $24.21 | $33.06 |
| Northeast | $24.00 | $27.25 | $38.00 |
| Northwest | $19.00 | $27.00 | $41.00 |
Source: Job Bank wages for NOC 14401, Storekeepers and partspersons, reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025.
Turn it into an Ontario job posting
If you have 25 or more employees, publicly advertised postings in Ontario must include pay, say whether the job is an existing vacancy, and disclose AI screening. Fill this in and copy the result.
With fewer than 25 employees these rules don't apply to you yet, but following them makes your posting more competitive and keeps you ready when you grow.
Ontario rules checkHiring a warehouse worker in Ontario: what comes next
The posting is step one. These are the obligations most small businesses run into between the offer and the first few weeks.
- Follow up with everyone you interviewEmployers with 25+ employees must tell interviewed applicants whether the job has been filled within 45 days of their last interview, and keep postings and records for three years.
- Put the offer in a written employment contractA written contract isn't mandatory in Ontario, but without one your termination costs are set by the courts rather than by you. The termination clause is the part to get right.
- Register with WSIB if your industry requires itMost Ontario employers must register within 10 days of hiring their first worker. A few industries are exempt, so check before the start date.
- Collect payroll documentsGet the employee's SIN within three days of their start date, plus federal and Ontario TD1 forms for tax withholding.
- Hand over the Employment Standards posterGive new employees the current "Employment Standards in Ontario" poster within 30 days of their start date.
- Complete health and safety awareness trainingEvery worker needs basic health and safety awareness training as soon as practicable after starting.
- Train before anyone drives equipmentTrain and evaluate forklift and powered equipment operators before they operate a lift.
- Have written harassment and violence policiesRequired once you regularly have six or more workers, and reviewed every year.
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Questions employers ask
What does a warehouse worker do?
A warehouse worker receives, stores, picks, packs and ships goods. Typical tasks include unloading trucks, checking shipments against packing slips, moving stock with pallet jacks or forklifts, cycle counts and keeping aisles safe and clean.
How much does a warehouse worker make in Ontario?
Job Bank reports $19.00 (low), $27.00 (median) and $41.00 (high) per hour for storekeepers and partspersons in Ontario, and a median of $26.92 in the Toronto region (reference period 2023-2024, revised November 19, 2025). Ontario's general minimum wage is $17.95 per hour as of October 1, 2026.
What is the NOC code for a warehouse worker?
The National Occupational Classification code for this role is NOC 14401, Storekeepers and partspersons (TEER 4). Use the code that matches the actual duties.
Do I have to include pay in an Ontario job posting?
Yes, if you have 25 or more employees. Since January 1, 2026, publicly advertised postings must include the expected pay or a range no wider than $50,000. They must also say whether the posting is for an existing vacancy and disclose if AI is used to screen, assess or select applicants, and they can't require Canadian work experience.
Does a warehouse worker need a forklift licence in Ontario?
Ontario requires that anyone operating a forklift is trained and competent to do so. Many employers hire workers without forklift experience and provide training and an evaluation on site before they operate equipment.
Last updated October 2026. Sources:
- Job Bank wages, NOC 14401
- Ontario minimum wage
- Your guide to the Employment Standards Act (Ontario)
- National Occupational Classification
This page is general information for employers, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the official sources before you post.