Part Time Warehouse Order Picker

  • New Hamburg
  • Pfennings Organic Vegetables Inc.

Position Summary

This is an opportunity to work for a leading company in the organic food sector. Your role as a warehouse order picker plays a crucial part in getting healthy, nutritious foods to stores and food box companies all across Ontario!

We are seeking someone who has qualities consistent with our values of respect, integrity, and accountability. Work perks include being a part of an amazing team, access to fresh produce, and a great work-life balance.

Job Duties

  • Maintain a clean warehouse and efficient working environment.
  • Organize coolers so that product is stacked away properly.
  • Rotate product and ensure product is labeled according to specific policies.
  • Pick orders as required and make sure that shorted items are reported to the office.
  • Report any low inventory levels to the Warehouse Manager.
  • Stack skids in coolers to ensure space is utilized effectively.
  • Ice product when required following standardized procedures to complete the task

Qualifications and Core Competencies

  • General understanding of food storage procedures.
  • General understanding of produce quality standards. Knowledge of organic product is considered an asset.
  • Display a strong attention to detail.
  • Previous experience working in a warehouse is considered an asset.
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to multi task, manage time effectively and solve problems in a dynamic work environment.

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to stand and move around for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to comfortably lift and handle loads up to 50lbs.
  • Majority of work completed in a cold temperature environment.
  • Continuous learning environment including training opportunities.
  • General labour work attire but clothing must be clean and intact.
  • Availability must include Sundays between 8am-3pm, Tuesdays between 9am-6pm, and Thursdays between 9am-6pm .
  • Compensation for this position begins at the _minimum level _and ranges with experience - further possible increases based on positive reviews and performance.
  • Caring and professional atmosphere.
  • *Pfenning's Organic Vegetables Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In order to ensure equal opportunities during the recruitment and selection process, Pfenning's Organic Vegetables Inc. will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request._

Job Types : Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary : $15.50 per hour

Benefits :

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime pay

Application question(s):

  • What is your availability for shift work? We have shifts from 8am-12pm Sunday, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (required)

Work Location: In person