Shipper Receiver - 2nd Shift

Mizkan America; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Employee Assistance Program

Education Assistance

401k With Match

Profit Sharing

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer in Canada seeks a Shipper Receiver to oversee order pulling, truck loading, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, forklift certification, and experience in food processing. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under physical demands are essential. This full-time role will support an efficient supply chain and ensure product quality.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in food processing or similar environment preferred.
• 2 years forklift experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and procedures in the workplace.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently using FIFO.
• Inspect trailer contents for accuracy before receiving.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Ability to use common hand tools

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Forklift certification

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Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical – Dental – Vision – Paid Time Off – Disability – Life and AD&D – 401k With Match – Profit Sharing – Health & Flex Spending Accounts – Employee Assistance Program – Wellness Program – Education Assistance – Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

The Shipper Receiver must follow all plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed as well as verbal and/or written instructions and guidelines according to the job requirements. The Shipper Receiver will be responsible for pulling orders using FIFO (First In First Out) procedure, loading and unloading of trucks (finished product and raw materials), rotation of production brought from production to warehouse, and maintaining good housekeeping. The Shipper Receiver will back‑up the Production Forklift driver and Material Production Handler as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP, and SOP.
• Notify incoming trucks to back up to correct dock doors, chock wheels, lock out airline.
• Check trailer contents to ensure product and quantity is correct before being received.
• Report any damaged product to Quality Assurance before receiving.
• Retrieve and match shipping bill of lading and pick ticket.
• Pull and stage using FIFO and pick ticket.
• Check order a second time for accuracy before loading onto trailer (dates, quantity and quality).
• Load product onto trailer (third check of order for accuracy).
• Accurately complete ship confirmation for outgoing shipments and print bill of lading.
• Assist as backup on the bottling lines as needed.
• Follow all safety rules to include LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
• Forklift certification required.

Experience And Qualifications

• 1 year experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• 2 years forklift experience required.
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention required to perform duties involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn new job‑related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on‑call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice. Long‑term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required.
• Ability to work in high temperatures, at heights, and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes, and chemicals requiring personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing