Warehouse Operator

Cooke Inc.; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bioriginal is seeking a Warehouse Operator to support picking, receiving, storing and loading of products across our Saskatoon facilities. The role requires adherence to SOPs and a flexible Mon-Fri schedule to support operations.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years in warehousing/shipping, forklift experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. WHMIS/TDG knowledge and a Class 1A license are assets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehousing or shipping/receiving experience.
• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience in a food production facility preferred.
• Ability to work independently is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills are required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform material handling for orders, receipts, and replenishments.
• Adhere to warehouse location controls to ensure proper storage of materials and finished goods.
• Process ERP transactions for internal replenishment orders.
• Record inventory movements using ERP system or barcode scanners.
• Assist in cycle counting as required.
• Operate forklift or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store inventories.
• Handle dangerous goods following established protocols and safety regulations.
• Proactively report and address inventory discrepancies and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized warehouse and inventory of supplies.
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• May assist with driving the company truck.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Truck driving

WHMIS knowledge

TDG knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Join Bioriginal, a global leader in nutritional innovation with over 30 years of expertise and recent expansion through multiple acquisitions within the last two years. We blend scientifically sourced ingredients to create unique solutions, driving trends in the Food and Nutraceutical sectors since 1993. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, with facilities across the USA, Europe, and Asia, Bioriginal offers customized solutions that empower our clients to succeed in a competitive market. We're committed to nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities in a dynamic environment where innovation shapes the future of nutritional health.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Warehouse & Logistics Operations Manager, the Warehouse Operator supports the delivery of excellent customer service by adhering to standard operating procedures in relation to product processing including picking, receiving, storing, moving and loading all materials and finished products between the Company’s warehouses and in preparation for shipment to customers. This position is expected to work a variable schedule Monday to Friday to support operations as needed.

• Performs material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking for shipment of Sales Orders to customers, receipt of goods from suppliers and internal replenishment orders.
• Adheres to warehouse rules to ensure proper location of materials and finished product inventory.
• Processes internal replenishment orders as requested, completing all ERP transactions.
• Performs all inventory transactions, utilizing the ERP system or barcode scanners, to track all movements through the ERP system.
• Assists in cycle counting activities as required.
• Operates forklift or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store all inventories.
• Handles dangerous goods, following established protocols, documentation and safety regulations.
• Proactively reports and addresses any inventory discrepancies.
• Maintains a clean, organized and efficient warehouse by adhering to all cleaning checklists and protocols, which includes cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Maintains inventories of warehouse supplies, including pallets, wrapping and cleaning materials, etc.
• Checks products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Proactively reports and addresses safety issues and concerns.
• Completes special projects and assignments as required.
• May assist with driving company truck.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in a warehousing or shipping/receiving environment, with a preference for experience working in a food production facility.
• Previous forklift experience is required.
• Experience with WHMIS and TDG is preferred.
• Grade 12 or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to work independently is required.
• Strong organizational & time management skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Preference for experience in driving a 3-ton truck.
• Class 1A license is considered an asset but not a requirement.