Order Picker

2 days ago

Calgary AB, Calgary Census Division, AB; Alberta, Canada Golden Valley Foods Ltd. Full-time

Order Picker - Limited Term Contract Six (6) Months

Shipping Limited Term Contract Operations Calgary, AB, CA

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1182

POSITION OVERVIEW

Order Pickers support the Shipping and Receiving Department by building pallets of product (eggs) according to customer orders. Order Pickers must be comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment and operating hand-held scanning devices. This position is a limited term contract of three (6) months.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Use of RF scanners in all operations.
  • Safe operation of mobile equipment and handling of product.
  • Pick and compile egg orders in a timely and organized manner.
  • Exhibit high level of attention to detail when preparing orders.
  • Load and unload trailers using mobile equipment (power jack).
  • Load food service trucks using mobile equipment.
  • Complete month end and year end inventory counts.
  • Ensure established bio security procedures are followed.
  • Assist co-workers where and when needed.
  • Live by the company's mission, vision, and values.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff.
  • All other duties assigned by the Distribution Manager or Plant Manager.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  • Ability to read, write, and speak English, with knowledge of basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred.
  • Valid equipment operator certification for power jack required.
  • Valid equipment operator certification for forklift considered as asset.
  • Previous experience in order picking, warehousing and/or production preferred.
  • Previous experience with RF scanners and electronic inventory systems preferred.
  • High level of attention to detail required.
  • Ability to work successfully with a team and independently.
  • Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg), repetitively .

CONFIDENTIALITY

The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between Golden Valley Foods Ltd. and the L.H. Gray & Son group of companies. Discussion of these with non-Golden Valley Foods and L.H. Gray affiliated employees is strictly forbidden. Some specific policies can be shared with Fresh Start as Golden Valley Foods owners.

HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL

  • Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures.
  • Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods.
  • Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts.
  • Report defect in any equipment or protective device.
  • Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks.
  • Participate in all required health, safety, and environmental training.
  • Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor.
  • Assist in investigating accidents/incidents.
  • Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct.
  • Report workplace hazards to a leader or the health and safety committee.

L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.