Warehouse Associate - Night Shift

Roseland Produce; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local produce company in Burlington is looking for a dedicated individual to fill a physically demanding role involving the operation of reach trucks and providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for selecting customer orders and ensuring safety and accuracy during loading. Applicants should have the ability to lift heavy weights regularly and be comfortable working in a cool environment. A flexible schedule is required, including weekends.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits and incentives

Company contributions to Pension Plan

Profit Sharing

Opportunities to grow with us

Qualifications

• Preference for training/experience with produce or warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in a cool environment is required.
• Flexible schedule with the possibility of weekend and holiday work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck, lift-truck, tow-motor.
• Select customer orders and load trucks safely and accurately.
• Support Warehouse Lead Hand in other duties.

Skills

Team oriented

Good sense of humor

Ability to lift up to 60lbs

Some computer skills

Adherence to HACCP and Food Handling practices

Tools

Reach truck

Lift-truck

Tow-motor

Job description

Since 1984 Roseland Produce has been providing fresh products along with excellent customer service. We offer outstanding service to our customers by fostering an inclusive team spirit and treating our employees like family.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages, benefits and incentives
• Company contributions to Pension Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Opportunities to grow with us

The Role

You are a dedicated individual who thrives in a physically demanding and challenging role. You approach what you with a clear understanding of the direct impact on the business and work extensively to take a safe and supportive approach to deliver the best possible results to our customers.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Operate a reach truck, lift‑truck, tow‑motor;
• Select customer orders, build pallets according to delivery sequence and load trucks with focus on safety, quality, efficiency and accuracy;
• Work with all departments—support to the Warehouse Lead Hand in other duties, including routing and order entry, Sales dept;
• Above all a willingness to ensure Customer Service Excellence

Qualifications

• Preference to individuals having training/previous experience with produce and/or in the warehouse environment;
• Must be able to safely lift weights up to 60lbs regularly throughout the shift in a productive and efficient manner and handle the physical demands of the position (note: this is a bona‑fide job requirement);
• Some computer skills would be an asset;
• Comfortable working primarily in a cool environment;
• Team oriented, willing to help out wherever needed, and a good sense of humor;
• Must demonstrate an adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as to all Company’s policies and procedures;
• Must have a flexible schedule with the possibility of working weekends and statutory holidays—Saturdays are mandatory;
• Must be available to work from Sunday through to Friday night, with a day off during the week. This is a 5 day/week schedule

Shifts begin from 10:00 pm to approximately 6:30 am.

Roseland Produce is an equal opportunity employer, and has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.