Term – Material Handler – Winnipeg, MB

Patersongrain; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

Career growth opportunities

On the job training

Job summary

O Foods Ltd, just west of Winnipeg, is seeking a dedicated Material Handler to ensure smooth flow of finished products in a fast-paced oat milling facility. This 6-month contract offers 40 hours per week, with rotating day/evening/night shifts and potential extension to full-time.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification and experience in packaging, inventory, and food manufacturing, plus strong teamwork and safety focus. Competitive benefits and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification with 2 years of experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in packaging and warehouse operations preferred.
• Previous work in a food manufacturing operation is preferred.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalency; post-secondary degree is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated packing lines for various bagging products.
• Load and unload delivery trucks and containers.
• Use inventory management systems to prepare orders for shipment.
• Conduct routine inventory audits.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, FDA, CFIA, ISO 22000 and other food safety regulations by following good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure compliance with safety codes, policies and procedures of the company and regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift certification

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalency

Post-secondary degree is an asset

Job description

Are you interested in working for a company that partners with local farmers to produce sustainable, healthy oat ingredients to feed the world? Just west of Winnipeg, O Foods has built the most advanced oat mill in North America to meet growing global demand. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Paterson Global Foods, we have strong roots in Canadian agriculture and believe in delivering value to the entire food supply chain.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Material Handler to join our dynamic team at our oat milling facility. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth flow of finished products throughout our operations, helping us maintain our commitment to quality and efficiency. If you are a motivated team player with a strong work ethic and a focus on safety, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the production of high-quality oat products in a fast-paced, professional environment.

6 Month contract, with the possibility to extend to Full time

Key Responsibilities

• Operating automated packing lines for various bagging products
  • Loading and unloading delivery trucks and containers
  • Unsing inventory management systems to prepare orders for shipment
• Conduct routine inventory audits
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, FDA, CFIA, ISO 22000 and other food safety regulations by following good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with safety codes, policies and procedures of the company and regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Forklift certification (2 years of experience)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in packaging and warehouse operations is preferred.
• Previous work in a food manufacturing operation is preferred.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalency; post-secondary degree is an asset.
• Lifting pallets and bags weighing 25 kg.

Hours:

• Full time position, 40 hours weekly
• Monday to Friday, rotating weekly day, evening and night shifts, 8-hour shifts
• Overtime may be required during peak periods
• 6 Month contract, with the possibility to extend to Full time

Benefits:

• Attractive compensation package including company paid medical & dental benefits.
• Work-life balance and Employee Assistance Programs.
• On the job training & development and career growth opportunities.
• Paid vacation and personal days.

O Foods Ltd is passionate about oats and strives to be the innovation partner throughout the supply chain from farmers to consumers. We want to be the preferred oat ingredient supplier by collaborating to create value and sustained growth for all stakeholders.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected further in the process will be contacted.

O Foods Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and is committed in building a skilled and diverse workforce. We encourage women, aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.