Receiver (Seasonal Contract)

4 months ago

Kitchener, Canada Sheridan Nurseries Limited Full time

Employment Opportunity

**Sheridan Nurseries Kitchener is actively searching for a**:
Receiver

Seasonal Contract, Full-Time

About the Job

The Receiver is responsible for inspecting and verifying incoming and outgoing goods at our retail Garden Centre against invoices and other documents while safely loading and unloading product from transport vehicles to and from storage areas in our warehouse and nursery yard. The Receiver is also responsible to ensure that the warehouse and receiving areas are well-organized and maintained to operational standards.

Your Accountabilities
- Responsible for maintaining internal record-keeping system for tracking shipping and receiving variances for all inbound and outbound materials at the Garden Centre.
- Using an RF scanner to accurately record inventory of incoming products.
- Control and minimize shrink through adherence to loss prevention best practices.
- Packing and unpacking merchandise, unloading shipments, counting shipment inventory and claiming for damaged goods.
- Ensuring that general maintenance and housekeeping of the warehouse and receiving areas are maintained at a high standard.
- Set a positive example for compliance with company policies and health and safety regulations and assist with keeping high store standards and housekeeping while working safely.
- Operating of a forklift in accordance with the procedures and policies of the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prior experience as a receiver or warehouse associate.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with a strong work ethic.
- High attention to detail and ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency, handling multiple demands, setting priorities and exhibiting strong problem-solving skills.
- Punctual and dependable, you highly value honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Willingness to be certified as a forklift operator. Prior experience an asset.
- This role will require full-time availability and the flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled on a reasonable basis.
- The job requires extended periods of standing, as well as heaving lifting, bending and squatting at various times.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs continuously and work in various weather conditions and environments.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Our Vision, Mission, & Values

At Sheridan Nurseries we aim to delight our associates, guests, and business partners in everything we do. Independently owned and operated for over 100 years, we are committed to growing the highest quality plants at our local farms, curating the best-in-class home, garden, and lifestyle products and services, delivering unrivaled guest service and satisfaction, and providing meaningful and rewarding careers to our employees. We always strive to inspire and share our knowledge, passion, and expertise to build confidence, loyalty, and trust, while protecting our planet with industry leading environmentally sustainable initiatives and giving back to our local communities and charities.

Our vision is “To inspire people to never stop growing”.

At Sheridan we seek people who will continually strengthen our culture. We work hard to ensure our culture is something we feel proud of and allows us to bring our best selves to work every day. And a great culture starts with values. We have clearly defined values which are embedded in everything that we do so that they are lived and breathed daily.

**If you share our values of**:
1. Doing What’s Right
2. Being Performance Driven
3. Learning and Growing Together
4. Being Externally Focused
5. Having Bias for Action
Then this is the position for you

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
If selected, please advise if you require special accommodation to attend the interview.

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