Receiver

Farm Boy; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fresh food shopping is seeking a Warehouse Associate to facilitate the receiving and storing of products. This role involves ensuring product quality, maintaining cleanliness, and delivering exceptional customer service within a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, experience with perishables, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills needed.
• Up to 6 months experience handling perishable goods.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload deliveries, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness in work and storage areas.
• Comply with Health and Safety and Food Safety policies.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Typically 6 months experience in related position

Tools

Lift truck

Job description

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!

Job Description

This position is responsible for the receiving and storing of incoming products, monitoring the proper receipt and rotation of stock and for maintaining the conditions of the receiving, storage and cooler facilities. The performance of the duties must 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:

• Receive and unload all deliveries from suppliers and distribute to appropriate departments and/or coolers.
• Ensure accuracy of all deliveries and that all products are of high quality and report any discrepancies/issues to the management team.
• Keep the work, storage and store areas clean and safe at all times by performing general “housekeeping” as required, including sweeping, mopping and equipment maintenance.
• Comply with all corporate policies, especially as they relate to Health and Safety, Food Safety and equipment use.
• Utilizing Farm Boy Service Standards, ensure that all suppliers and drivers are treated in a reasonable and fair fashion.
• Handle merchandise returns (including skids and bins) as required.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Superior customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Typically requires up to 6 months of experience in a related position, preferably working with perishable goods.
• Ability to work with little supervision with a high standard for quality, attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work in a team environment with clear and effective communication style both, written and oral.
• Ability to operate a lift truck and knowledge of receiving/cooler facilities and equipment.
• 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
• Prolonged exposure to cool, damp working conditions
• 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 weighing up to 80 pounds
• Must be capable of climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting and bending for prolonged periods of time
• Required to adapt to temperature changes (working on the receiving floor as well as in coolers and freezers)

Additional Information

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.