About Ya YA Foods:
Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com
A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…
- Build a career, not just have a job
- Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
- Become part of a teamwork focused culture
- Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path
Reports to: Group Receiving Leader
Responsibilities
- Receive shipments, check for damages, and sort stock for distribution in the store.
- Monitor shelves and fill them in when needed.
- Keep up with the movement of merchandise in the store and warehouse.
- Read planograms and set up store displays or rearrange merchandise according to them to maximize sales.
- Observe all Safety rules and promote a safe working environment with team members.
- Put away items to their designated area based on their respective storage condition.
- Use scanner to ensure location and quantity is up to date.
- Maintain strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
- Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
- Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
- Other duties as assigned.
Profile
- High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma is required
- Valid forklift license is required
- 2+ years of experience as a receiving clerk or similar position using Counterbalance and Raymond Reach forklift is required
- Computer skills in ERP, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), and instructional software is an asset
- Commitment to continuous improvement and quality of support and service
- Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to interact with all levels of management
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
- Excellent leadership, team building, and management skill to mentor and lead staff
- Able to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
- NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit
Why Join Us
We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 25-years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.
Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.
