Shipping Associate

Agropur; Truro; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life and disability

Pension plan with employer matching

Paid vacation

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Agropur in Truro, Nova Scotia is seeking a Shipping Associate to support warehouse and production by moving products safely and efficiently. You will load/unload trucks, pick orders, rotate coded items, and assist with packaging and ingredients from cold storage.

The role requires Class A certification, Grade 12, 2 years’ experience, and forklift experience is a plus. Expect shifts up to 40 hours with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Class A certification required.
• Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar environment.
• One year forklift experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -35°C and perform shift work.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick customer orders.
• Rotate coded products.
• Supply production with packaging and ingredients from the freezer and warehouse.
• Perform inventory counts.
• Follow all Safety, Quality and HACCP regulations and policies.

Skills

Forklift experience

Safety consciousness

Shift work

Cold environment

Education

Class A certification

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

# Text key word ''Agropur'' to 608-564-5884 to apply by SMS!## Shipping AssociateApply: CAN Nova Scotia Truro: Full time: Posted Today: JR34897## **Job Type:**RegularPeople are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.*At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results.*As a **Shipping Associate**, you will play an important role in supporting our warehouse and production operations by ensuring products, ingredients and materials move safely and efficiently.**An environment that empowers you to take action:*** Starting pay of **$22.49/hour*** Weekly pay* Shift premiums: **$0.55/hour** for afternoon shifts, **$0.70/hour** for night shifts, plus an applicable weekend premium* Overtime paid at 1.5x, in accordance with the collective agreement* Health, dental, life and disability benefits* Pension plan with employer matching up to 5%* Paid vacation* 10 paid holidays* Paid sick/personal days* Work equipment provided* Training and opportunities for internal advancement**What you’ll be responsible for each day:**As a Shipping Associate, you will:* Load and unload trucks.* Pick customer orders.* Rotate coded products.* Supply production with packaging and ingredients from the freezer and warehouse as required.* Perform inventory counts.* Follow all Safety, Quality and HACCP regulations and policies.**The individual who will own this role:*** Class A certification.* Grade 12 or equivalent education.* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar environment.* Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience (an asset).* Strong commitment to workplace safety.* Comfortable working in temperatures as low as **-35°C**.* Available for shift work of up to 40 hours per week, including nights, weekends and overtime as required. Schedule is based on production needs.* Previous experience in a food processing plant or warehouse environment will be considered an asset.**An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative.**#usinep1*Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.*Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.*In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.*Text key word ''**Agropur'**' to 608-564-5884 **to apply by SMS**!