Warehouse Specialist

**PreGel**

Founded in the province of Reggio Emilia, Italy in 1967, PreGel has become an international powerhouse in the food service sector of manufacturing and distributing specialty dessert ingredients and semi-finished goods for artisanal gelato, sorbetto (dairy-free gelato), premium ice cream, soft serve, pastry and frozen yogurt. PreGel’s business model is to create products that combine both quality and innovation, while continuing to develop the artisanal gelato market around the world.

**Job Summary**

The Warehouse Specialist is responsible for preparing all orders and shipping documents and receiving shipments. Other duties include but are not limited to: preparing items for shipment; assembling, addressing, stamping and shipping merchandise; receiving, unpacking, verifying and recording incoming items; and making arrangements for transportation of products. Managing relations with all freight companies and compiling weekly and monthly freight reports are necessary as well. General and weekly maintenance and cleaning of the office, warehouse, washrooms, and demo kitchen are also necessary. There are no supervisory duties related to this position.

**Key Duties & Responsibilities**
- Examine contents of incoming and outgoing shipments and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy of all
- Prepare and generate documents such as work orders, SAP pick lists, SAP packing lists, bills of lading and shipping orders for materials
- Record and enter shipment data such as weight, charges, tracking information, damages and discrepancies in SAP for reporting, accounting and recordkeeping purposes
- Update Freight Revenue spreadsheet and submit on a monthly basis on time
- Determine shipping methods for products using knowledge of shipping procedures, routes and rates
- Determine, schedule and create bill of ladings for LTL shipments
- Correspond with internal departments to process customer complaints, returns and discrepancies in shipping
- Order and store shipping materials and supplies to maintain adequate inventory of stock
- Sort, prepare and load shipments for returns to vendors
- Pick up shipments from other departments that need to be returned or shipped out to other locations
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Maintain regular contact with multi-departmental personnel regarding the status, delivery and arrival of merchandise orders
- Maintain frequent contact with the Office Coordinator and/or the Logistics Supervisor regarding daily tasks, company policy guidance and reporting damages
- Be responsible for timely and accurate reporting and submittal of weekly Inventory Management Report.
- Assist in procurement by letting procurement know when products are being depleted faster than usual or when items need to be reordered.
- Assist in inter-company warehouse transfers
- Aid in training centre sessions.
- General maintenance and cleaning of the office, warehouse, washrooms, and demonstration kitchen.
- Willingness to learn about our industry, products and want to grow with the company.
- Support PreGel CANADA in a variety of other duties and responsibilities as required by supervisor

**Education, Work Experience & Other Requirements**:
This position requires a minimum of a high school diploma/GED with 2-3 years of job-related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job as outlined above. Interpersonal communication skills are a must. A strong commitment to a team culture and positive attitude is required. Must possess working knowledge of bar-coding systems for inventory control and serialized/batched SKU’s.

**Knowledge & Skills**:
Must be familiar with Microsoft office programs such as Outlook, Word and Excel. Must be able to operate copiers, scanners and other office technology. Must be able to bend frequently, physically lift and carry up to 65 lbs as well as work on feet for extended periods of time on a daily basis. Must be able to independently research, analyze, organize and prioritize work. Prefer experience with SAP systems. Requires accuracy and attention to detail when completing tasks. Requires alertness and a regard for safety procedures. Must possess strong knowledge of shipping and receiving.

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Surrey, BC V4N 4C1 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Surrey, BC V4N 4C1: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person