Warehouse Associate - Kitchener - Afternoons & Nights

Flanagan Foodservice Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 319,000 - 343,000; Full time

Job summary

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. in Kitchener is hiring a Warehouse Associate for afternoon and night shifts. You will operate material handling equipment to move products, prepare orders for shipping, and ensure accuracy for customer service excellence.

This is a full-time, hourly position in a multi-temperature warehouse. You will lift up to 80 lbs, work in dry and freezer zones, follow Health & Safety and Food Safety standards, and contribute to a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift 10–80 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
• Ability to work in multiple environments including cold/refrigerated zones.
• Strong reading and writing communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment and pre/post-shift checks.
• Work across dry and freezer temperature zones.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow WHMIS practices.
• Complete required Health & Safety, Food Safety and QA training.
• Report safety concerns and ensure accuracy of received, stored and shipped items.
• Collaborate with team members to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Electronic picking equipment

Job description

Warehouse Associate - Kitchener - Afternoons & Nights

Full-Time Hourly Operations Kitchener, ON, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $23.71 To $24.90 Hourly

Position Title: Warehouse Associate

Department: Warehouse

Position Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Position Summary:

In this position, your day will consist of operating Material Handling Equipment to move around the warehouse to prepare products for shipping and/or receiving. You will be expected to follow Health & Safety and Food Safety standards and ensure the accuracy of the orders for customer service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely operate Material Handling Equipment, including pre-shift and post-shift equipment check.
• Working in a variety of temperature zones from dry (15 degrees) to freezer (-20 degrees Celsius).
• Follow safe and efficient work procedures to meet customer requirements including maintaining a clean and safe environment
• Complete and keep up to date on all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality Assurance training pertinent to the role
• Responsible for reporting any and all concerns related to the Health & Safety, safe handling and integrity of all items received, stored and distributed by Flanagan Foodservice
• Adherence to all Health & Safety, Food Safety and WHMIS practices
• Other duties as assigned.

Order Selector Duties

• Lifting and loading food and other products onto pallets (up to 80 lbs).
• Accurately selecting products using a computerized inventory system.
• Scanning and placing labels on product and building pallet based on sequence.
• Preparing pallets for shipping to our customers.

Loader Duties

• Communicate information with various team members on shift and at cross over.
• Ensure safety of trailers when in the loading dock.
• Preparing trailers for food distribution as per Food Safety procedures. Complete all required paperwork and documentation as per standards.

Receiver Duties

• Communicate information with various team members on shift and at cross over.
• Ensure safety of trailers when in the loading dock.
• Complete all required paperwork and documentation as per standards.
• Inspect trailer for Food Safety standards as per procedures.
• Accurately put away products as per Food Safety Standards.
• Accurately replenishment of pick locations as per Food Safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 6 months warehouse experience.
• Experience with electronic picking equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a past paced, physically demanding environment - lifting (from 10 to 80 lbs).
• Good communication skills (reading and writing) and strong customer service mentality.
• Ability to work in multiple environments including colder climates - refrigerated and freezer areas.
• A good attitude, with the ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Adherence to all Health & Safety, Food Safety and WHMIS practices.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work in multiple environments including colder climates - refrigerated and freezer areas.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, physically demanding environment - lifting (from 10 to 80 lbs).
• Adherence to all Health & Safety, Food Safety and WHMIS practices.
• Safely operate an end rider, including pre-shift and post-shift equipment check.