We are looking for a Shipper Receiver to join our Finished Goods Warehouse!
Night Shift Hours: Sunday to Thursday 11:00pm to 7:00am
This is a 3-month contract with the possibility of extension or permanent.
Reporting to the Head Shipper and Warehouse Manager, the Shipper Receiver is responsible for the unloading and loading of both internal and external goods. This position will require the use of a forklift to ensure packaging lines have accurate and timely materials.
About Us…
Elmira Pet Products is the largest Canadian Private Label dry pet food manufacturer. We deliver unique solutions driving growth for global partners. We have over 30 years' experience producing a full range of products, including therapeutic diets (vet channel), holistic, premium, mid-range, and price sensitive formulations.
Our customer base is diverse. We produce well-known brands for mass merchandise, grocery, and the pet specialty channels. Our expertise also allows us to manufacture unique diets for distribution to niche markets.
Visit our website at: http://www.elmirapet.com
Why work at Elmira Pet?
Employees from all areas of the company work together to contribute towards meeting our common goal of producing the highest quality pet food in the industry. We are proud of our strong work ethic and “small town” values, including honesty, integrity, and respect. We are proudly Canadian-owned and operated.
Health and safety are our top priorities, enabling our employees to approach their work with peace of mind. We also offer an employee Wellness Program. This program focuses on employee health and wellbeing, by offering healthy lifestyle activities, information, and training.
We offer:
- Competitive wages
- Steady shifts
- $3,100 annual bonus – paid quarterly
- $500 bonus – for referring friends and family who get hired
- $185 Safety Shoe Reimbursement – annually
- 40% Employee discounts on pet food products
- Christmas Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Package including extended health care, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, mental health services, and short-term and long-term disability – after 6 months
- RRSP matching program – 4% after 6 months
- Optional overtime - 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours; Sunday’s are paid at double time
- Within your first year, you are eligible for wage increases every 3 months! General wage increases are determined annually.
- Many opportunities for career enhancement with corresponding increases in pay.
What you'll do:
- Assemble orders directly onto trucks or staging area while ensuring proper product and lot serial.
- Inspect for damages.
- Load and unload trailers.
- Adhere to special loading patterns and dunnage requirements.
- Check information on load against skid tags.
- Inspect trailer for cleanliness.
- Perform stacking inspections and cycle counts as requested.
- Labeling of finished goods and packaging.
- Re-pile skids.
- Support Warehouse General Labourers.
- Use company vehicle to drive to other warehouse locations to support shunting schedules.
- General warehouse and sanitation duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
What you'll have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Valid G-Class Driver's License.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ forklift experience. Forklift Certificate an asset.
- Experience working as a Shipper Receiver in a fast-paced warehouse environment an asset.
- Strong skills in multi-tasking and attention to detail.
- Good reading and writing skills.
- Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Able to lift up to 25kg without the assistance of a lift device.
We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Elmira Pet Products will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please inform the Human Resources (HR) staff. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $25.25 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Elmira, ON N3B 2C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Shipping & receiving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift or Lift Truck Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
