Shipper Receiver

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.
We are seeking individuals:

- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.
We are currently seeking a full time Shipper-Receiver to join our team based out of our Milton, Ontario location.
Scheduled Shift: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:

- Offloads product from trucks and provides for rotation on a “first in-first out” basis unless otherwise specified by a supervisor
- Is licensed and operates a forklift and electric pallet jack safely and efficiently
- Stacks pallets correctly, i.e., heavy products used as the base, light and delicate products on top
- Stages products in cooler, warehouse and on dock to ensure that only quality products are accessible for selection and delivery to customers, and consults with the supervisor, quality control specialist or purchaser when there is a doubt about quality
- Responsible for the accuracy and quality all products shipped or received
- Actively inspects a minimum of two cases per pallet for all pallets received
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of our products
- Stores all received product in the designated areas, or communicates with supervisor in the event that product has not been stored in the designated area
- Notifies supervisor or purchaser when special or non-stock items have been received and stored
- Inspects all incoming trucks according to company guidelines. (temperature, cleanliness and sanitation)
- Records all deliveries in log
- Processes P.O’s (purchase orders) in Warehouse Management System after receiving physical product

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

- Valid license for operation of counter-balance forklift and electric power jack
- 3 - 5 years of experience operating above equipment in a warehouse environment (accident free)
- Prior experience in a fast paced warehouse preferred
- Prior experience in a multi-temperature environment an asset
- Knowledge of produce is an asset
- May be required to work longer than the scheduled work hours
- Has a history of good attendance and adherence to the work schedule

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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