Receiver - Dalhousie

Aramark Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Paid vacation time

Paid sick time

RRSP

Employee meal plan

Complimentary uniforms and safety gear

Professional development support

Job summary

Aramark Canada, serving Dal Food Services at Dalhousie University in Halifax, seeks a Receiver to handle inbound products, labeling, and inventory control. You will stock shelves, manage FIFO for perishables, and participate in safety procedures and equipment operation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and customer service in a busy campus environment. You may operate pallet jacks and forklifts as required, with opportunities for growth within a large hospitality services network.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in receiving, warehouse logistics or similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Experience in food preparation or service is an asset.
• WHMIS and Food Safe certifications are a plus.
• Able to work supervised or unsupervised with reliability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for customer service.
• Team player with ability to operate pallet jacks or forklifts.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect products, label items, and report discrepancies.
• Organize and store incoming products using FIFO for perishables.
• Operate manual/electric pallet jacks and forklifts as needed.
• Pick inventory to fulfill orders and maintain par levels.
• Follow SOPs to meet accuracy and production standards.
• Load/unload and transport items within warehouses or client sites.
• Conduct routine physical inventory counts and document records.
• Maintain clean work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Receiving

Food safety

Customer service

Inventory control

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift training

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Receiver to join the Dal Food Services team at Dalhousie University in Halifax!

The Receiver's main responsibilities include receiving and processing incoming products, stocking shelves, fridges and freezers, and performing inventory and quality control duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and inspecting products, accurately labeling items and reporting any discrepancies in reconciliation of deliveries and invoices.
• Responsible for organizing and storing all incoming products in assigned locations, applying FIFO (first in, first out) inventory controls for perishable products.
• May require training and operation of a manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, and/or forklifts.
• Picks inventory to assemble orders of product, supplies and equipment for requisitions or established par levels.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures to meet accuracy and production standards.
• Load, unload and transport products and materials to different areas of the warehouse and/or other client locations. May require use of carts, powered industrial vehicles (PIV), or motor vehicles.
• Responsible for conducting routine physical inventory counts based on established location schedules.
• Accurately complete administrative duties including records such as inventory count documents, temperature and spoilage logs, equipment inspections, and any other relevant business records. This may be on paper or in a technology-based system (hand-held device or PC).
• Clean work areas as assigned, including but not limited to restrooms, break areas, loading dock, freight elevator and freight platform delivery areas when applicable.
• Implement all location safety policies, OSHA requirements, SDS standards, and emergency procedures. Use all required safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Takes appropriate measures to ensure the security of client and company assets.
• Interact with clients, employees, vendors, customers, and guests about business-related activities and attend meetings, as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years? experience in receiving, warehouse logistics or similar role required
• Knowledge of and commitment to upholding high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Experience in food preparation and service an asset
• Valid WHMIS and Food Safe (Basic or Advanced), First Aid Certification is an asset
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently supervised and unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a genuine desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery
• Must be able to stand for prolongues periods of time, lift up to 50 lb frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 35 lb

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking & standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This is a union position with SEIU Local 2.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• RRSP
• Employee meal plan
• Complimentary uniforms and safety shoes
• Up to 50% reimbursement on professional development initiatives
• More

About Aramark

Our Mission: Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.