Order Picker - Limited Term Contract Three (3) Months

Golden Valley Foods Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Golden Valley Foods Ltd. in Calgary, AB is hiring an Order Picker for a three-month limited term contract. You will support the Shipping and Receiving Department by building pallets and preparing egg orders in a temperature-controlled environment using RF scanners and powered equipment.

Ideal candidates have Grade 12, English literacy, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and prior warehousing or order-picking experience. Certification for power jack is required; forklift certification is an asset.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English with basic math knowledge.
• Grade 12 education preferred.
• Valid power jack operator certification required.
• Forklift certification considered as asset.
• Previous experience in order picking, warehousing and/or production preferred.
• Previous experience with RF scanners and electronic inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use RF scanners in all operations.
• Safely operate mobile equipment and handle product.
• Pick and compile egg orders promptly and in order.
• Maintain high accuracy when preparing orders.
• Load/unload trailers using power jack equipment.
• Load food service trucks with mobile equipment.
• Assist with month-end and year-end inventory counts.
• Follow bio-security procedures.
• Support coworkers as needed.
• Uphold company mission, vision, and values.
• Foster positive working relationships across staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

RF scanners

Teamwork

Basic math

Attention to detail

English language

Lift 50 lbs

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Powered equipment (power jack)

Forklift (asset)

Job description

Order Picker - Limited Term Contract Three (3) Months

Shipping Limited Term Contract Operations Calgary, AB, CA

POSITION OVERVIEW

Order Pickers support the Shipping and Receiving Department by building pallets of product (eggs) according to customer orders. Order Pickers must be comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment and operating hand-held scanning devices. This position is a limited term contract of three (3) months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use of RF scanners in all operations.
• Safe operation of mobile equipment and handling of product.
• Pick and compile egg orders in a timely and organized manner.
• Exhibit high level of attention to detail when preparing orders.
• Load and unload trailers using mobile equipment (power jack).
• Load food service trucks using mobile equipment.
• Complete month end and year end inventory counts.
• Ensure established bio security procedures are followed.
• Assist co-workers where and when needed.
• Live by the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff.
• All other duties assigned by the Distribution Manager or Plant Manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to read, write, and speak English, with knowledge of basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred.
• Valid equipment operator certification for power jack required.
• Valid equipment operator certification for forklift considered as asset.
• Previous experience in order picking, warehousing and/or production preferred.
• Previous experience with RF scanners and electronic inventory systems preferred.
• High level of attention to detail required.
• Ability to work successfully with a team and independently.
• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg), repetitively .

CONFIDENTIALITY

The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between Golden Valley Foods Ltd. and the L.H. Gray & Son group of companies. Discussion of these with non-Golden Valley Foods and L.H. Gray affiliated employees is strictly forbidden. Some specific policies can be shared with Fresh Start as Golden Valley Foods owners.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

• Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
• Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
• Participate in all required health, safety, and environmental training.
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.
• Report workplace hazards to a leader or the health and safety committee.

L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.