Order Picker

Farm Boy; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Boy is seeking a warehouse associate to accurately pick orders, operate scanners, and prepare goods for delivery to stores. You will contribute to inventory counts, rotate stock, and maintain a clean and safe receiving area in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes reliability, physical fitness, and teamwork, with training provided for the scanning system and pallet jacks. Fluency in English and French is valued to support diverse store teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience is an asset.
• Training on scanning systems is provided.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good physical fitness and strength.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness.
• Flexible availability and scheduling.
• Strong time management and organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Accurately picks orders using a scanner and trains new employees on the system.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform daily inventory counts in the warehouse.
• Assemble orders for delivery with proper documentation and stacking.
• Rotate product to maintain quality and freshness.
• Maintain receiving equipment, area, cooler and storage facilities safely.
• Dispose of garbage promptly.
• Keep work and storage areas clean and safe; perform housekeeping as required.
• Comply with health and safety standards and procedures.
• Perform janitorial duties as required.
• May undertake other related duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Scanner system

Ride-on pallet jacks

Walkie equipment

Order pickers

Job description

If you're looking for more, you've come to the right place.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that's what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Job Description

This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing and distributing products to our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Accurately picks orders using a scanner system and provides training to new employees on the scanning system.
• Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform daily inventory counts by warehouse break.
• Accurately assemble orders for delivery and ensure that orders have proper documentation and are stacked in proper order.
• Ensure that product is properly rotated to maintain quality and freshness.
• Maintain receiving equipment, receiving area, cooler and storage facilities in a safe, clean and organized fashion.
• Dispose of collected garbage immediately.
• Keep the work and storage areas clean and safe at all times and perform general housekeeping as required.
• Comply with all health and safety standards and procedures, especially as they relate to equipment use and customer safety.
• Perform janitorial duties as required.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience considered an asset.
• Experience operating scanners and motorized equipment including Ride on pallet jacks, Walkie equipment and Order pickers.
• Ability to work from directives with little supervision.
• Good physical fitness.
• Superior standards of cleanliness.
• Must be flexible in regards to availability and scheduling.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• May be required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment.
• Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects.

Additional Information

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you're craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply-including those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.