Warehouse Attendant

Saputo Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 36,024 - 37,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Group insurance benefits

Retirement pension plan

Stock purchase option

Group RRSP

Health & wellness program

Employee assistance program

Discount Saputo products

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Attendant to support picking, restocking, ordering, receiving and shipping within our Nova Scotia facility. You will clean and perform duties aligned with safety objectives defined by Senior Management to ensure high-quality product handling.

Responsibilities include shipping/receiving, inventory, and supporting SOPs and GMPs while maintaining safe conditions and teamwork. Forklift certification and a readiness to work all shifts are preferred.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification is preferred or required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, inventory and related duties as directed.
• Maintain housekeeping and adhere to SOPs, GMPs, and safety requirements.
• Safely transport finished products and equipment, using manual or powered methods.
• Ship/receive loads, organize and consolidate stock.
• Ensure safe working conditions and compliance with health & safety policies.
• Report quality, food safety, and safety incidents to the appropriate departments.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Team orientation

Flexible shifts

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth‑driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Advantageous corporate agreements
• Full range of group insurance benefits
• Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution
• Purchase option of company stocks
• Group RRSP
• Health and wellness program in the workplace
• Assistance program for employees and their families
• Saputo products at a discounted price

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Attendant is responsible for picking and restocking product, ordering, receiving and shipping loads, cleaning and other duties in accordance with the standards and safety objectives established by Senior Management of the company.

How you will make contributions that matter

• Perform all warehouse functions as directed by the warehouse supervisor, including shipping, receiving, inventory and various other duties as required.
• Ensure all duties and warehouse SOPs are carried out by the warehouse staff as directed, maintain proper housekeeping, and adhere to policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and GMPs to guarantee the highest quality product possible.
• Safely transport finished products and equipment manually or by using powered equipment.
• Ship and receive loads, organize and consolidate stock.
• Ensure safe conditions exist always within the work environment.
• Comply with Health & Safety, HACCP, and company policies.
• Report quality, food safety, health and safety incidents (within or beyond their control) to appropriate departments as necessary.

You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications

Previous Material Handling experience is an asset.

• Will hold, or be prepared to complete, forklift operator certification.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Demonstrate communication, interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills.
• Must be self‑motivated, results oriented and work well with minimal supervision.
• Strong team orientation.
• Must be available to work all shifts (Days and Nights - 8 or 10 hour).

Salary Range - $26.15 - 27.55

In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well‑loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

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