Warehouse Worker-Forklift Experience - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Description

The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver is responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless reception and processing of incoming and outgoing shipments, including picking, packing, wrapping and moving raw materials and finished products to and from the designated locations in the warehouse. The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver must load and unload shipments regularly, with the capability of repetitive heavy lifting, and use any necessary equipment, e.g. electric pallet jack, forklift, etc. Other responsibilities will include the inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify contents and quality to ensure that inventory transactions are completed and documented. The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver must understand the impact of this position on other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of incoming and outgoing items. Inventory management and vendor relations with shipping companies are essential.

Core Values:

• ENGAGEMENT - Displays enthusiasm for job duties and participates in the attainment and advancement of organizational goals and interests.
• INNOVATION - Displays the ability to think outside the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meets current and future needs.
• PROFESSIONALISM - Displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
• RESPECT - Displays an appreciation of different opinions, roles, experiences and backgrounds, follows the chain of command.

• Job Duties:
• Prepare shipping and receiving dock to accept incoming / outgoing product
• Pick orders and prepare for shipping, including: stacking, wrapping, and crating products
• Match product with purchase orders / shipping orders
• Verify received product expiration codes
• Inspect product to ensure saleable condition with acceptable code dating
• Operate a Forklift or Electric Pallet Jack in a safe manner to move product
• Maintain a safe work environment
• May lift cases of product according to documented procedures
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking
• Adhere to daily shipment schedule
• Oversee the safe, secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries and shipments
• Sort and distribute incoming shipments to designated warehouse locations
• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off
• Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor
• Follow current standards and procedures
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete
• Problem solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments and deliveries
• Perform monthly inventory counts
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma 
• Forklift certification required [Stand Up and Sit Down]
• Experience in the chilled and frozen warehouse industry preferred
• Working experience in Shipping and Receiving role required
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting (up to 23 kgs)
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Basic mathematical skills
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Knowledge of filling out waybills and bills of lading and international shipments
• Follow all Forklift safety policies, processes, practices
• Ability to weigh and measure items
• Working knowledge of safe lifting methods
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Computer literacy, including working skills of Excel and e-mail
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Working Conditions / Physical Demands:
• Exposure to vibration from forklift driving
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 23 kgs may be required
• Work is performed in a combination of environments, including freezers (-18 degrees C)
• This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment

Benefits:  

• Hourly Rate : $25.00
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 pm 
• Benefits: Medical coverage becomes effective on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. All other benefits become effective on the first day of the month following the hire date. The company covers 100% of the cost of benefits, and no payroll deductions are required.

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Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Greenstone Meats is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law.

Greenstone Meats is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates throughout the selection process. Please contact Human Resources if accommodation is required.