Inventory Allocator- Contract (3 Months)

Pure Flavor; Leamington; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid benefits

RRSP matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Pure Flavor is seeking an Inventory Allocator to locate, evaluate, tag and stage product for shipping and fulfill customer orders. You will monitor inventory levels and product quality to meet specifications and liaise with shipping, production, and quality teams on inbound/outbound issues.

The role requires 1 year forklift and inventory/QA experience, GMP/food safety knowledge, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred.
• Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred.
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail.
• Steel-toed shoes are required.

Responsibilities

• Locate, evaluate, tag and stage product to prepare for shipping and fulfilment of customer orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and quality of product to ensure levels meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Liaise with commodities, shipping, production, receiving and food safety departments concerning inbound product needed or quality issues on outbound product; investigate and take corrective action.
• Complete end of shift report detailing what product has been marked and staged.
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment.
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Skills

Forklift experience

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

ERP software

FAMOUS®

Job description

Inventory Allocator is responsible for locating, evaluating, tagging, staging product for shipment and communicating to appropriate parties on rejected product.

Responsibilities:

• Locate, evaluate, tag and stage product to prepare for shipping and fulfilment of customer orders
• Monitor inventory levels and quality of product to ensure levels meet customer requirements and specifications
• Liaise with commodities, shipping, production, receiving and food safety departments concerning inbound product needed or quality issues on outbound product; investigate and take corrective action
• Complete end of shift report detailing what product has been marked and staged
• Ensure the health, safety, and cleanliness of the work environment
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
• Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail
• Steel-toed shoes are required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility is required
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision capabilities and standing for long periods is required
• The position requires the ability to regularly to lift 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds

Compensation & Benefits:
This position offers a salary range of $18-$19 CAD hourly, commensurate with experience, skills, and internal equity. In addition, Pure Flavor provides a competitive total rewards package that includes company-paid benefits, RRSP matching, and paid time off.