Afternoon Dock & Freezer Worker

Company Description

We are a third-party logistics and distribution organization. We store and distribute fresh and frozen perishable goods on behalf of various food production companies. We provide our clients with a range of reliable storage options coupled with warm, friendly service that goes above and beyond the competition.

• Our Vision and Mission:_

We want our clients to feel as though we care about their businesses as much as we care about our own.

We strive to be champions in our industry through taking a more empathetic, human-friendly approach to third-party logistics.

Position: Warehouse Worker/ Order Picker (Afternoon Shift 2:30 - 11:00 PM)

The Order Picker employee reports to the Dock Lead hand. They must manage a work routine that balances equipment, capabilities, customer specifications and quality control standards. We recognize that our employees are critical to the success of this area.

**Afternoon shift will have an additional premium of $0.75 per hour.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Punctual, as shipping/receiving runs on a schedule and some things can be time sensitive
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and legible manner
• High regard for safety
• Able to safely operate warehouse equipment, such as power jacks and Counterbalanced rider trucks
• Ability to adapt to a changing workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Able to work in a cooler / freezer environment for long periods of time
• Able to lift 25-30kg as required
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Build and maintain good communication with Lead hands and Supervisors, identifying problems, working on solutions, providing recommendations, etc.
• Fill out daily mobile equipment inspections before us
• Observe all safety policies and procedures; wear appropriate safety equipment
• Loading and unloading trailers by hand or mobile equipment as required
• Prepare out-going shipments by staging completed orders on the dock prior to pick up
• Receive incoming shipments of various products, sort, count, and insure material matches the Unload Tally paper work for that shipment.(take pictures as required)
• Inspection of incoming / outgoing products - check for any damages, dirty containers, broken pallets etc.(take pictures as required)
• Filling out the daily shipping / receiving logs with the required information
• Transport received products to freezer / cooler to be put away
• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping and removing trash
• Hand wrap pallets as required to reduce damage and ensure safe transport or storage
• Perform all duties in a highly ethical manner and in accordance with Company policies and procedures
• Report all incidents to a Lead-hand or a Supervisor, such as damaged product or equipment
• Participate in inventory activities as required
• Performs general warehouse functions as necessary
• Strong communication skills, well-organized and able to multi-task
• Motivated, proactive and a strong team player
• Mobile Equipment Certification
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in shipping / receiving
• Initiative and willingness to work in other areas during down time

Description of work conditions

• Temperatures between -2°c and 4°c (on dock)
• Temperatures between -20°c and -35°c with some wind chill when the fans are running. (when going in and out of freezer)
• Can be a very congested and fast paced environment

**Applicants must hold a Valid Canadian Work Permit to Apply

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

Salary : $21.40-$23.40 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person