Shipper / Shunter

Sofina Foods

  • Mitchell, ON
  • $21.82 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Shipping / Shunting Associate – Mitchell, OntarioAbout Us:Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.What's in it for you?
4-day work weeks!
Weekly pay starting at $21.82/hr
Annual pay increases and bonus's
Overtime opportunities regularly available
Comprehensive full benefits and company matched Pension plan after probationWork Location: 5921 Frank St. Mitchell ON, N0K 1N0Job Type: Full-time, permanent, 40hrs/wk. Mon-Thurs.Position SummaryReporting to the Shipping Supervisor(s), the Shipping / Shunting Associate is responsible for the safe handling of all raw materials associated with Sofina Foods. To maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment. Responsible for updating and maintaining manual and computerized reports associated with shipping/receiving.Key Accountabilities:
  • Verifies quantities of all materials shipped and received
  • Documents any discrepancies and notifies appropriate departments regarding shortages
  • Responsible for data entry and maintaining reports on Excel, TMS and Visual systems
  • Provides physical counts of inventory as required
  • Monitor incoming materials and outgoing products as per HACCP and Food Safety and Quality manual to ensure product safety ans quality during receiving, storage and shipping
  • Check and stage the necessary materials based on product specifications and age of the product
  • This position requires physical effort 30% to 40% of the time and entails lifting and moving heavy equipment
  • The work environment is wet, damp and refrigerated (50 degree F or less). Warm clothing is required.
  • Other related duties as assigned
What you bring to the role:
  • 1-2 years experience in a Shipping/Receiving department
  • Shunting experience or willingness to be trained
  • AZ license and/or experience moving trucks/trailers is an asset
  • Must possess a valid Drivers Licence with a clean drivers abstract
  • Forklift certification and/or the ability to show competency
  • Ability to organize, plan and report
  • Must be a Team player, able to work well in a team environment
  • Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language
  • Experience in using Microsoft work and excel
  • High school diploma or equivalent
We thank all applicants for their interest to this opportunity, however, only those selected will be contacted.#SofinaONW1

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