Warehouse Worker

Under minimum supervision, performs warehouse worker duties. Assignments require the exercise of independent discretion, judgment and a thorough understanding of company/department policies and procedures. Employees will work both independently and as part of workgroups or teams.

This position provides the labour required for the warehouse operations within the distribution centre.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

Replenishment
Keep pick-slots full; replenish line, flow racks, and bulk locations
Rotate inventory; this is crucial in the freezer and cooler as well as items in the dry area.
All movement of product must be kept track of as well as followed by the physical movement of the product
Place all product in proper pick-slots, never set product off to the side
Take damaged product to recoup area
Keep up to date on product changes, substitutions, and promotions
Freezer/Cooler Selection
Perform freezer/cooler selection: Accurately selecting product to be loaded on company trailers
Ensure proper stop sequence and construction on all pallets/carts selected
Ensure loading of product selected is in its proper place on the company trailer
Responsible for load quality and reliability
Put away all returns at the end of assigned shift
Dry Selection
Perform dry selection: Accurately selecting product to be loaded on company trailers.
Ensure proper stop sequence and construction on all pallets selected.
Ensure loading of product selected is in its proper place on the company trailer
Receiving
Perform receiving duties: The accurate receiving of all in-bound loads
Correct any labeling issues during put away or restocking that could result in errors
To ensure proper dock flow, work with other receivers in directing the activities of the put away team
Perform the put away function as needed.
Resolve any receiving issues before the end of assigned shift
Putaway
Perform put away duties: The accurate put away of all product
Place received product in reserve slots nearest pick location, unless otherwise directed
Rotate product in racks before placing newer product into a slot
As needed, break down loads to fit into company racking
Resolve all put away errors throughout assigned shift. Error file must be free of errors by the end of assigned shift
General Responsibilities
Change batteries in equipment as needed
Check and evaluate work against quality standards
Ensure work area is kept clean at all times
Organize own work to maximize safety and efficiency. Identify and correct potentially unsafe situations and conditions
Perform all other related duties as assigned
Scope of Supervision and Authority
Responsibilities are performed with minimum supervision and communication from the Warehouse Shift Supervisor
Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
Other projects or duties as assigned