Warehouse Worker / Order Assembler

Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat/seafood distribution company in Edmonton is seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker/Order Assembler. The role involves picking, packing, and organizing stock in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have forklift experience, a Class 5 License, and the ability to lift up to 65 lbs. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including health coverage and profit sharing.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Retirement Savings Plan Matching

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Company-sponsored events

Qualifications

• Must be okay working in colder environment.
• Must have a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe work practices and maintain sanitary conditions.
• Report any conditions that may affect food safety.
• Complete shipping processes accurately.

Skills

Stand-up Forklift experience

Pallet jack experience

Ability to follow directions

English communication skills

Education

Class 5 License

Job description

Overview

Intercity Packers Ltd. Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2023.

Position

As our innovative business grows rapidly, we are seeking a full-time Warehouse Worker/Order Assembler for our Edmonton location. This person will perform an array of functions that may include picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing, and retrieving stock in the warehouse.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday to Friday. Day or evening shifts. Must be flexible.

Wage: Starting from $21/hr

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure that production quality is maintained.

• Report to the supervisor any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality, or personnel safety.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Making sure shipping processes are completed as needed. These include (but are not limited to):

  • All orders shipped and invoiced correctly.

  • All orders were delivered.

  • All frozen items produced are placed in the blast freezer.

  • The product has been rotated according to FIFO.

• Maintaining the proper QA levels/standards.

• Follow all HACCP regulations.

• Conduct semi-annual employee performance evaluation reviews (November).

• Maintain equipment to ICP Standards.

• Plan and execute production to fulfill all regulatory as well as SQF requirements.

• May perform Driver duties occasionally.

• Perform any other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Stand-up Forklift and pallet jack experience required.

• Must be ok working in colder environment

• Must have Class 5 License and clean drivers abstract.

• Ability to follow directions, standard procedures and respond to instructions.

• Must be ok with frequent lifting, pushing & pulling up to 65 lbs

• Ability to solve routine problems of limited scope and complexity following established policies and procedures.

• Must have ability to read, write and communicate in English.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood, we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five (5) decades, we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality, innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto, “Yes, we do!"

We thank all applicants for their interest. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [e-mail] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.