Warehouse Coordinator

Ya Ya Foods; Belleville; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ya YA Foods is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator to oversee day-to-day warehouse operations in Belleville, Ontario. You will manage receiving, storage, and distribution, ensuring safety, quality, and timely fulfillment of production orders.

The role requires strong customer service and forklift experience, with ERP system familiarity. Join a growth-focused, team-oriented environment that values efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience.
• 2+ years of forklift experience.
• Experience with ERP database software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure smooth receiving, storage and distribution of goods.
• Maintain and complete production and warehouse documentation, including monthly inventory reports and scorecards.
• Track KPIs for the warehouse (pallets, shipping, receiving, errors).
• Ensure necessary raw materials are on site for production and assist with weekly production work orders.
• Coordinate shipments/deliveries with partner carriers for daily needs.
• Identify and report discrepancies in pallets and inventory.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts for production pallets.
• Manage paperwork and receipts for shipments and maintain WMS updates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality control of materials and finished goods, including pallet tagging and sampling.
• Keep the WMS up to date and accurate.
• Keep warehouse organized and ensure goods are properly boxed and stored in designated locations.
• Verify incoming shipments by comparing invoices to orders and inspecting condition.
• Adhere to health, safety, food safety, environmental and company policies.
• Comply with Integrated Management Systems (Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Forklift operation

ERP experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Preprod - WRH Jamieson Full-time Regular Technical 3 Belleville, Belleville, ON, CA

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to:

Warehouse Manager

The Warehouse Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, including receiving, storing, and distributing materials and products. This role ensures the efficient management of inventory, adherence to safety and quality standards, and the timely fulfillment of production and customer orders.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality customer service experience interacting with customers and external vendors, investigating customer questions and ensuring timely responses.
• Complete production and warehouse documentation including month end inventory reports, weekly production scorecards, and monthly warehouse results.
• Track key performance indicators for the warehouse, including pallets, shipping, receiving and any errors.
• Ensure necessary raw materials onsite to ensure stock and on-time production. Assist with any work orders necessary for weekly production.
• Coordinate shipments and deliveries with partner trucking companies per daily production needs.
• Correct and report discrepancies in pallets and inventory.
• Ensure accurate inventory counts of pallets for production.
• Manage internal paperwork, documentation, and receipts for shipments.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure quality control of materials and finished goods, including adjustments on pallets where necessary, accurate pallet tagging, and sampling.
• Ensure accurate and up to date warehouse management system.
• Keep the warehouse organized and ensure merchandise within the warehouse is properly boxed and stored goods are in their designated location
• Verify all incoming shipments to be accurate by comparing the invoice to the order and ensuring all goods are in acceptable condition
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which include, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile:

• 2+ years of demonstrated customer service experience is required
• 2+ years of forklift experience is required
• Experience with ERP database softwareis an asset
• Skill in organization, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines for multiple tasks
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Autonomous, resourceful, and positive can-do attitude
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.