Warehouse Worker Interview Questions (Canada)

What to expect

Warehouse interviews in Canada (NOC 75101) are direct: forklift class, safety record, shift availability, pick rate, and WHMIS / TDG currency. Expect a tour of the DC and a couple of safety scenarios.

See the matching NOC 75101 guide, the resume example, and the cover letter example.

Behavioural questions

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work here?
3. Tell me about a time you handled a difficult coworker.
4. Describe a time you had to meet a tight deadline.
5. Tell me about a mistake you made at work and what you learned.
6. Walk me through a time you had to learn something new quickly.
7. Describe a situation where you had to push back on a stakeholder.

Warehouse Worker-specific questions

1. What forklift classes are you certified on, and when did you last renew?
2. Walk me through your pre-shift forklift inspection.
3. What's your typical pick rate and accuracy?
4. Tell me about a near-miss and what you did.
5. How do you handle a damaged hazmat carton on receipt?
6. Are you comfortable with rotating 8- and 12-hour shifts?
7. What WMS systems have you used (SAP EWM, Manhattan, RF-SMART)?

Culture-fit questions

1. Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
2. What's your salary expectation?
3. Why are you leaving your current role?
4. How do you handle feedback?
5. What's your preferred working style — independent or team-based?
6. Do you have questions for us?

STAR-method sample answer

Question: Tell me about a safety incident you handled correctly.

Situation. At Costco, I noticed a leaking 20L chemical tote on receipt before unloading.

Task. Contain the spill, protect the team, and report per WHMIS / TDG.

Action. I cordoned the area, donned PPE, used the spill kit per the SDS, paged the supervisor, and completed the incident report inside 30 minutes.

Result. Zero injuries, the carrier was charged back for the damaged unit, and our DC kept its 14-month no-recordable streak.

Smart questions to ask back

1. What does success look like in the first 90 days?
2. Who would I be working with day-to-day, and how is the team structured?
3. What's the biggest challenge facing this team right now?
4. How is performance measured and reviewed?
5. What do you enjoy most about working here?

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