Afternoon Freezer Worker

**Company Description**

We are a third-party logistics and distribution organization. We store and distribute fresh and frozen perishable goods on behalf of various food production companies. We provide our clients with a range of reliable storage options coupled with warm, friendly service that goes above and beyond the competition.
- Our Vision and Mission: _

We want our clients to feel as though we care about their businesses as much as we care about our own.

We strive to be champions in our industry through taking a more empathetic, human-friendly approach to third-party logistics.

**Position: Warehouse Worker/ Order Picker (Afternoon Shift 2:30 - 11:00 PM)**

The Freezer Order Picker employee reports to the Dock Lead hand. They must manage a work routine that balances equipment, capabilities, customer specifications and quality control standards. We recognize that our employees are critical to the success of this area.

**Afternoon shift will have an additional premium of $0.75, making the starting wage $24.15.

**_Job Requirements: _**
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Punctual, as shipping/receiving runs on a schedule and some things can be time sensitive
- Basic math skills
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and legible manner
- High regard for safety
- Able to safely operate warehouse equipment, such as power jacks and Counterbalanced rider trucks
- Ability to adapt to a changing workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Able to work in a cooler / freezer environment for long periods of time
- Able to lift 25-30kg as required
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Build and maintain good communication with Lead hands and Supervisors, identifying problems, working on solutions, providing recommendations, etc.
- Fill out daily mobile equipment inspections before us
- Observe all safety policies and procedures; wear appropriate safety equipment
- Loading and unloading trailers by hand or mobile equipment as required
- Prepare out-going shipments by staging completed orders on the dock prior to pick up
- Receive incoming shipments of various products, sort, count, and insure material matches the Unload Tally paper work for that shipment.(take pictures as required)
- Inspection of incoming / outgoing products - check for any damages, dirty containers, broken pallets etc.(take pictures as required)
- Filling out the daily shipping / receiving logs with the required information
- Transport received products to freezer / cooler to be put away
- Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping and removing trash
- Hand wrap pallets as required to reduce damage and ensure safe transport or storage
- Perform all duties in a highly ethical manner and in accordance with Company policies and procedures
- Report all incidents to a Lead-hand or a Supervisor, such as damaged product or equipment
- Participate in inventory activities as required
- Performs general warehouse functions as necessary
- Strong communication skills, well-organized and able to multi-task
- Motivated, proactive and a strong team player
- Mobile Equipment Certification
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in shipping / receiving
- Initiative and willingness to work in other areas during down time

**Description of work conditions**
- Temperatures between -2°c and 4°c (on dock)
- Temperatures between -20°c and -35°c with some wind chill when the fans are running. (when going in and out of freezer)
- Can be a very congested and fast paced environment

**Applicants must hold a Valid Canadian Work Permit to Apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $21.40-$23.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
**At Klondike Cold Storage, we pride ourselves on providing the safest workplace possible and we are requesting that all applicants be vaccinated against COVID 19.

**Experience**:

- forklift operator: 1 year (preferred)