General Duties

Centennial Food Solutions; Richmond; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Centennial Food Solutions in Richmond, BC, is seeking a General Duties (Warehouse) employee to support receiving, inventory, and shipping preparation. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you'll help ensure accurate handling of products while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires forklift operation, ability to work in cold storage (-20°C), and lifting up to 30 lbs. Training will be provided, and prior warehouse experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is required.
• Experience in warehouse environments is an asset.
• Willingness to work with raw meat products.
• Ability to work in cold storage up to -20°C.
• Physical ability to lift 30 lbs or more.
• Strong attention to inventory accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive products and verify shipments with labels.
• Operate pallet jacks and forklifts for order picking.
• Verify numbers, quantities, and order accuracy.
• Prepare and stage customer orders for shipment.
• Receive and process incoming shipments.
• Count and stock inventory; ensure rotation and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Support general warehouse operations to boost efficiency.
• Report discrepancies and safety hazards to supervisors.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Stamina

Tools

Pallet jacks

Job description

Hiring Manager: Manager, Warehouse

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Richmond, BC

Travel: None

Department: Warehouse

Job Type: Warehouse

Wage: $19.86 - $22.86

Job Purpose

The General Duties (Warehouse) employee is responsible for supporting warehouse operations through receiving, inventory management, order picking, shipping preparation, and product handling activities. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager or designate, this role ensures products are received, stored, handled, and shipped accurately while maintaining company quality, safety, and operational standards.

Essential Functions

• Receive products, verify shipment contents, and apply appropriate labels as required.


• Operate pallet jacks and/or forklifts to pick products according to customer order specifications.


• Verify product numbers, quantities, and order accuracy during the order picking process.


• Prepare and stage customer orders for shipment using pallet jacks and/or forklifts.


• Receive and process incoming shipments as required.


• Count, stock, organize, and maintain inventory while ensuring products meet company standards.


• Maintain product quality and proper inventory rotation practices.


• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety within warehouse and storage areas.


• Follow all company policies, warehouse procedures, and workplace safety requirements.


• Assist with general warehouse operations to support efficiency and productivity.


• Report inventory discrepancies, product concerns, equipment issues, and safety hazards to supervisors promptly.


• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Education, Experience)

• Forklift certification is required.


• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, distribution, or material handling experience is considered an asset but is not required.


• Willingness to work with raw meat products.


• Ability to work in cold storage environments with temperatures up to -20°C.


• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, pull, and move products and materials weighing 30 lbs. or more.


• Physical stamina and fitness to perform repetitive tasks and prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.


• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely and effectively.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.


• Commitment to workplace health and safety standards.


• Training will be provided.

Key Competencies

• Safety Mindset


• Inventory Accuracy


• Attention to Detail


• Reliability & Dependability


• Teamwork & Collaboration


• Forklift Operation


• Time Management


• Organization Skills


• Productivity & Efficiency


• Adaptability & Flexibility


• Accountability


• Strong Work Ethic