Warehouse Operator Union Canada

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for executing the daily activities for warehouse & distribution and works closely with the Shipping Supervisor to ensure expectations are communicated and adhered to.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Accurate physical to SAP inventories.
- Materials stored correctly by location and correct condition.
- BRC audit compliance.
- Adequate inventory levels maintained to ensure no shortages.
- Positive interpersonal relationships.
- Safe working environment.
- Alchemy and dept. training complete.

**Responsibilities**
- Operate stackers and pallets jacks as required.
- Work in accordance with company policies, departmental procedures, GMP’s and health and safety regulations.
- Ensure proper storage and stock rotations using F. E F.O. keeping like sku’s together inside the freezer, warehouse, and cooler.
- Ensure production maintains an uninterrupted supply of materials at all times.
- Complete warehouse documents, bill of ladings, timely with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Compliance to all HACCP requirements.
- To administer, verify, reconcile, record, and undertake daily cycle counts of raw materials and packaging inventories.
- Ensure the verification of actual count of products being shipped and received.
- Direct where required the in-house transfer of finished, raw & packaging inventories.
- Data entry system confirmations, bill of ladings, receiving, and other system related tasks.
- Prepare and execute inventory transfer for both internal and external warehouses as required.
- Liase with Purchasing and act as an understudy to the Shipping Supervisor.
- Communicate daily all late deliveries and no appointment times to Purchasing.
- Crosscheck bill of ladings to ensure stock availability and inform the Shipping Supervisor of any shortages.
- Report low inventories or stock out positions for raw material and packaging to Purchasing.
- Responsible for informing Supervisor and Maintenance of any equipment malfunctions inside the freezer/warehouse/cooler.
- Assist in audit preparations and BRC compliance.
- Complete required dept. and Alchemy training.
- Assist in clearing inventory COGI’s.
- Participate and maintain cleaning standards on master sanitation schedule.
- Train and certify staff annually in the safe operation of lift trucks and pallet jacks.
- Provide limited coverage on some duties during Warehouse Supervisor absences.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- Strong in basic math.
- Understanding of warehouse fundamentals.
- Competent in the safe use of electric pallet equipment.
- Able to organize tasks quickly.
- Good oral and written communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word.

**Required**
- Minimum Grade 12 education with good oral and written English skills.
- Able to work flexible hours including weekends and nights.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Understands the basics in inventory controls.
- Proven good attendance record.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word.
- Competent in the use of computers, inventory systems (SAP).
- Minimum 1 years practical experience on electric reach stackers and pallet jacks.
- Forklift certification.

**Preferred**
- Knowledge on how to utilize SAP program and RF guns.
- Must be able to understand the scheduling process, quality training, and safety policies/procedures.
- Inventory management training.