Receiver

Wonder Brands Inc; City of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wonderbrands in Langley, BC is seeking a Receiver to handle inbound materials for our bakery operations. The role involves unloading shipments, dating and rotating ingredients, and ensuring accurate inventory records.

You'll work day or night shifts, requiring physical work and forklift use. Strong teamwork, reliability, and basic Excel skills are essential to maintain smooth production and stock control at our Langley facility.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with attention to detail.
• Able to stand for long periods and maintain physicality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and similar spreadsheets.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Forklift experience and certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload raw materials and manage shipments by forklift.
• Oversee driver unloading of oil and flour shipments.
• Date and rotate incoming ingredients; ensure FIFO.
• Inspect flour silos and perform cleaning.
• Maintain clean yeast/oil/sugar tank room and storage areas.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• Record temperatures and input data into the computer.
• Order materials and perform inventory counts.

Skills

Reading

Communication

Teamwork

Continuous learning

Computers

Education

Forklift certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Introduction

Working at Wonderbrands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.We have an “entrepreneurial” mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own “creativity” and “out of the box” thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.

Overview

Wonderbrandsis a leading North American bakery (with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads, artisan breads and donuts. We are one of the largest bakeries within North America and producers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa.

Wonderbrands, a division of FGF Brands, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, through a leading edge supply chain practice and investing deeply in communities where we bake. We are hiring to build a robust Talent and Development team to support our bakeries and Team Members.

Job Title: Receiver

Job Location: Langley, B.C.

Salary: $50,000 - $58,000

Shift: Day shifts or night shifts

Responsibilities

• Unloads all raw materials, packaging material and bulk ingredients for the plant by forklift or electric palletizer.
• Oversee drivers unload canola oil, and white/whole wheat flour shipments.
• Must date all incoming ingredients in proper locations and follow proper stock rotation (First in- First Out).
• The receiver is also required to climb on top of the flour silos for inspection and cleaning.
• Cleaning duties include keeping the yeast/oil/sugar tank room clean and other general storage areas clean.
• Responsible for pre-shift inspections of all moving equipment at the receiving area.
• Other duties include ordering materials, inventory, stock taking, record temperatures and computer input.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, as many packages are large.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of physicality for prolonged periods and working primarily standing.
• Experience with software such as Microsoft Excel and other company spreadsheet programs.
• Interpersonal skills are essential, as working as a team is vital to maintaining an organized warehouse.
• Experience using a forklift and professional forklift certification is strongly preferred.
• Ability to problem solve quickly and prioritize daily tasks according to their importance.
• Personal accountability and integrity are paramount, as a shipping clerk is tasked with an accurate accounting of all inventory.
• Relevant customer service experience is a plus as shipping clerks interact with customers to replace lost or damaged goods.

Skills Required:

• Effective reading.
• Good communication skills.
• Embraces teamwork.
• Continuous learning.
• Working knowledge of computers.

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.