Warehouse Associate

**Who we are**:
In 1996, Farmers Depot was established within the GVF group of companies. Since then, Farmers Depot has grown to be a complete animal health and equipment supplier for livestock producers providing over two thousand quality animal health products at a competitive price with next day delivery, and product support.

Ours is a family business that cares about its employees and its community. We make sure that all our staff get what the best in class team members deserve: benefits, good wages, and respect. Whether through our charitable work, or our dedication to staff, GVF is committed to living out our principles and values.

**The role**:
This is a permanent, full-time position based out of 455 Dobbie Drive, Cambridge, Ontario. The hours for this position consist of a weekly shift rotation Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm and 9:30am to CLOSE. Please note that the closing time will vary depending on deliveries for that day and may go as late as 7pm but the normal expected close time would be 6:00pm to 6:30pm.

**What you'll do**:

- Accurately pick customer orders from the warehouse shelves, pack them in accordance with Farmers Depot’s packing standards, and prepare shipping labels and/or bill of ladings
- Actively stay on top of all the different shipping methods available to Farmers Depot and choose the most appropriate one for the order being packed and shipped
- Restock and replenish products on shelves ensuring that all shelves are sufficiently full, neatly faced and products are in the right location/bins
- Complete regular daily inventory cycle counts and occasionally larger inventory counts (full day)
- Daily, drive the company van prepared customer orders to our Main Street warehouse location and organize them for our internal GVF loaders and truck drivers to deliver to farms the next morning
- Be flexible to stay until work is completed (potentially beyond scheduled hours) when on the “truck run” shift
- Occasionally assist the warehouse material handler role to receive shipping containers/truck trailers at the dock, unload them, verify that the inventory being delivered meets the purchase order quantities and place the products onto the warehouse shelves in their specific locations
- Occasionally use the company van to drive to supplier’s warehouse locations and pick up supplies and product inventory
- As a team member, be ready to jump in where needed when other team members are on lunch, or taking time off, even if that means working on tasks that aren’t part of the day’s regular activities
- Operate the forklift within the warehouse for moving material and use it to unload trucks, trailers and sea containers
- As part of handling products, be able and willing to manually lift and maneuver products that weigh 25 kgs - usually in jug form but also sometimes in bag form. Heavier products (e.g., 200kg drums of liquid) can be moved using a drum lifting tool attached to the forklift although some employees prefer to move them manually using a rolling technique
- Maintain a clean desk area (5S principles) and warehouse environment and assist with any and all warehouse responsibilities as required

**Your background includes**:

- 1+ year of relevant work experience in a warehouse, manufacturing facility or similar role
- Forklift license and experience OR the ability and desire to learn - training will be provided
- A full G driver’s license is required as there is a daily driving component to this job
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Strong comfort level using and learning technology and shipping inventory software
- WHIMIS and TDG skills are required - training will be provided
- Driven, self starter with highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail oriented, with flexible and positive attitude
- Experience in identifying how to improve the current way of doing things
- Background in the farming or agriculture industry is an asset for easier recognition of products, but not a requirement

**Why work with us**:

- Profit sharing bonus
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Donation matching program
- Store discount at Valley Feeds

**How we behave**:

- Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.
- Humble: Confidence. Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.
- Integrity: Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.
- Professional: Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.
- Caring: With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.