Warehouse Associate

Inovata Foods; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Warehouse Associate. The role includes shipping, receiving, and operating warehouse equipment. Candidates must have Reach Truck and Forklift certifications. The position offers benefits like medical insurance and a profit-sharing plan after employment milestones. Positive working conditions are emphasized.

Benefits

Full medical, dental and disability insurance

Vacation accrued at 4%

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 1-year

Monthly Incentive plan

Wage increase at 3 and 12 months

Annual Footwear allowance

Qualifications

• Must have Reach Truck Certification and/or experience.
• Must have valid Forklift Certification.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment with receiving and shipping.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all shipping and receiving duties.
• Safely operate reach truck, forklift, and pallet jack.
• Stage ingredients for production line and departments.
• Assist with all warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Reach Truck Certification

Forklift Certification

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Inovata Foods isn’t your average Food Manufacturing company. We offer the stability of a large company with the feel of a small family business. We have the privilege of partnering with many of North America’s largest retailers.

Inovata Foods Corp. is looking for a full-time Warehouse Associate to partner with us as we bring families and friends together through offering wholesome and convenient meals. This role works 7:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday, and is located in our Edmonton, Alberta facility. Inovata Foods Corp. is a major producer of wholesome control brand frozen meals for many of North America’s largest retailers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete all shipping and receiving duties
• Safely operate a reach truck, forklift and pallet jack
• Maintain detailed reports for the transfer of goods
• Stage ingredients for production line and various departments
• Assist with all warehouse duties as required
• Sweeping, mopping and cleaning
• Stack meat with other team members (lift up to 60 pounds)

Rewards

• Full medical, dental and disability insurance package available after 6 months.
• Vacation accrued at 4%.
• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan after 1-year of employment.
• Monthly Incentive plan.
• Wage increase at 3 and 12 months.
• Annual Footwear allowance.

Requirements

• Must have Reach Truck Certification and/or experience (if a suitable candidate can not be found we will be willing to train the right candidate wanting to learn)
• Must have valid Forklift Certification (if a suitable candidate can not be found we will be willing to train the right candidate wanting to learn)
• Experience working in a warehouse environment with receiving and shipping
• Experience in a manufacturing facility considered an asset
• Attention to detail and an eye for a high level of accuracy
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Working Conditions

We strive to help our team members maintain a positive balance between life and work. This position has daily exposure to a food processing environment which includes dampness and cold. Position may require varying start times and extended working hours with occasional weekends to facilitate customer presentations and attendance and production trials and first runs.

Our Commitment

Inovata Foods Corp. is an inclusive employer. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources Department if you require any accommodation during the interview and assessment process, and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.