Shipper Receiver

Puratos; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Benefits

Growth potential

Job summary

Puratos Canada Inc. is seeking a Shipper/Receiver to coordinate inventory in the warehouse and support production and shipping operations.

The role involves receiving, packaging, and moving materials, with an emphasis on accuracy, safety, and timely fulfillment of daily tasks. The position requires a High School Diploma, 3-5 years of warehouse experience (preferably in food production), a narrow-aisle reach truck license, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (OSSD) required.
• 3-5 years of progressive warehouse experience, preferably food production.
• Narrow aisle reach truck license.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral fashion effectively within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inventory management within warehouse/shipping area.
• Assist Warehouse Supervisor and Lead Hand to improve operational efficiency.
• Receive/unload incoming materials and prepare goods for shipment.
• Move and stock inventory; label materials and ensure proper locations.
• Complete daily forklift safety inspections and document procedures.
• Support other departments as needed.

Skills

Numerical ability

Time management

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma (OSSD)

Tools

Reach truck license

Job description

Do you have the appetite to Grow Your Magic?

Consumers everywhere are increasingly conscious of the quality of the food they eat. Puratos develops, produces, and distributes a unique range of ingredients for bakers, pastry-chefs and chocolatiers who demand the very highest quality.

Founded in Belgium in 1919, Puratos is growing rapidly with over 10,000 employees in 85 countries. Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit and core values continue to propel our global ambitions. This coupled with our commitment to our communities is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

SHIFT: Monday – Friday Dayshift

WAGE: $28.37 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The primary responsibility of Shipper/Receiver is to coordinate the effective and efficient management of inventory (packaging and ingredients) within the warehouse/shipping area. The secondary role of this position is to assist the Warehouse Supervisor and the Lead Hand in identifying and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency within the shipping/receiving area. Participates in team efforts to achieve assigned business unit goals and ensure all warehouse/inventory activities are completed on time and according to SOPs and regulatory requirements; and provides support to other roles within the warehouse. This description may change to meet customer, company, and governmental requirements.

Key tasks

Shipping and Receiving Operations

• Duties shall include but are not limited to the following:
  • Receiving/unloading incoming materials
  • Preparing finished goods for shipment and loading onto outbound trucks
  • Checking to ensure incoming/outgoing material is in good condition
  • Picking raw materials and packaging for daily production.
• The proper use of all Personal Protective Equipment is mandatory.
• Supports the Puratos safety and quality system by implementing and following procedures, enforcing GMP requirements, and participating in training.
• Label incoming materials.
• Supply line with production supplies i.e. bottles, caps, cartons, pallets etc. in a timely fashion so line does not wait for supplies, tag finished products and put them away.
• Move and rearrange inventory, as instructed, for consolidation, organization and efficiency.
• Move new materials and inventory into proper stock locations.
• Assist other departments as needed
• Place packaging materials in such a way that they are available for operators to access easily

Documentation

• Complete daily forklift safety inspections
• Inspect documents, vehicles, and freight on inbound deliveries
• Unload inbound deliveries and fills out necessary documents.
• Identify and document vendor non-conformances. Process receiving, discrepancy, and damage reports, as needed, on received materials.

Education, Skills and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma (OSSD)
• 3-5 years of progressive warehouse experience, preferably food production plant.
• Narrow aisle reach truck License.
• Numerical ability.
• Highly organized with excellent time management/priority setting skills, and knows how to make the right decisions.
• Experience in a culturally diverse work environment.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral fashion effectively and professionally within the plant, including to top management and other departments.
• Working proficiency with MS Office applications and Internet applications.

What Puratos offers

• Competitive wage (in accordance with our Collective Agreement) and benefits
• Rewarding career and growth potential worldwide
• Challenges in an excellent international company
• Fast pace and dynamic working environment
• Be an integral part of a successful and profitable company.

Puratos Canada Inc. is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Accommodations are available on request for applicants with a disability in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact [e-mail] or 604-392-1020 ext. 120 if you require accommodation.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.