Material Handler

Giraffe Foods (www.giraffefoods.com) is the industry leader in custom, private label manufacturing of sauces, dips, salad dressings and drink concentrates. We are culinary-focused and customer-driven. We anticipate and respond to the ever-changing industry demands addressing on-trend dietary needs with world-class product development and customer service. Our commitment to our employees and to contributing to the food community in North America has strengthened over our twenty years of growth and expansion.

Our products can be found under Private Label in local and national groceries, multi-unit restaurant operations, and other food manufacturers across the US and Canada. We supply a vast range of chef-created sauces and dressings for meal kits, frozen meals, restaurant entrees and salads and salad kits. Though you may not know Giraffe Foods yet, you certainly know our customers and have most likely already enjoyed some of our delicious products without realizing it.

Proud to be chosen as Canada’s Great Place to Work, Giraffe Foods boasts a strong leadership team and enjoys a mutually-beneficial partnership with our global parent company Symrise, headquartered in Germany.

Material Handler

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this role will involve verification, labelling and counting of physical inventories in the plant. The incumbent will issue, allocate materials to the operators in the plant. This role is also responsible for re-locating materials and ingredient to the proper and appropriate locations as specified on the respective items: allergens, ambient and refrigeration class as stipulated. The ideal candidate must follow all GMP procedures and policies up to and including proper cleaning and sanitation of the cooler, freezers, and trailers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Transferring packaging material between warehouse and production lines.

· Provide support on production line as needed

· Performing all functions for maintaining inventory accuracy; investigating and reporting discrepancies where required

· Keeping appropriate records and reports to ensure tight inventory control and security are maintained

· Operating a forklift and walk-behind pallet truck to load, ship, sort, move, locate, relocate, stack, restack and count materials

· Maintain accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and comply with all applicable safety rules and SOPs

· Ensuring proper stock rotation, returning, and organizing unused products to its appropriate location

· Working with QA and Team Leaders on quantity and quality deviations

· Comply with all food safety regulations outlined by the Quality Department for all raw materials and finished goods

· Work with the Replenish Team to ensure appropriate inventory levels are available for production.

· Ensuring goods transactions are accurate and free of damage; reporting quality variances where applicable

· Efficiently stacking and storing merchandise in appropriate areas

· Responsible for maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area including the cooler and freezer

· Ensure that operations are conducted in a manner that promotes health and safety

· Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards

· Supporting shipping and receiving operations as needed

· Participate in special projects/assignments when needed

· Identify and report discrepancies and report to Supervisor immediately

· Organize raw material returns to storage warehouses

· Provide management with inventory updates during daily meetings

· Update stock location slots on excel, to ensure items are easily located by plant staff.

Education, Experience & Competency Requirements:

· High School Diploma or equivalent experience required

· 1-3 years of inventory control experience

· Candidate must be able to drive all types of forklifts including reach, SC, walkie, pallet stacker, order picker, and must have a valid license

· Good computer skills with barcode scanner experience

· Basic math skills

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills

· Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and HACCP program

· Flexible and adaptable in a complex, changing environment

· Strong attention detail and demonstrate high level of accuracy in tasks

· Able to work independently and as part of a team

· Must be able to read, write, perform basic arithmetic and computer skills

· Able to lift/carry/push/pull and or stack boxes up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time

· Willingness to work in variable temperature environments (hot and cold)

· Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including weekends and potentially holidays as required

Benefits:

· A competitive compensation packages

· An RRSP matching program

· Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, including an EAP program

· Ample time off throughout the year

· Growth opportunities for career advancement

· Friendly and welcoming company culture

· Fun Company Events

Interested candidates may apply on-line or submit resume to [email protected].

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Giraffe Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, ****** orientation, marital status, family status, pregnancy, age, disability/handicap, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require accommodation measures during any aspect of the recruitment process, we will work with you to address your needs. Information related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Tuition reimbursement
Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Experience:

material handling: 2 years (required)
manufacturing industry: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Counter balance (required)
Reach truck (required)
Walkie (required)
Work Location: In person