Job Description

We are looking for a Receiver to join the team at our Mixing Plant! Afternoon Shift Hours: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 11:30pm The Receiver receives, dumps, transports, and disposes of bulk, bagged, and toted ingredients at the Mixing Plant. They will use their strong product knowledge and computer skills to operate turn-heads, pits, and recharge systems to accurately and efficiently transfer material to other areas of the facility. About Us\xe2\x80\xa6 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 \xe2\x80\x9csmall town\xe2\x80\x9d 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 \xe2\x80\x93 paid quarterly
• $100 extra per month \xe2\x80\x93 paid quarterly until May 2023
• $500 bonus \xe2\x80\x93 for referring friends and family who get hired
• $155 Safety Shoe Reimbursement \xe2\x80\x93 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 \xe2\x80\x93 after 6 months
• RRSP matching program \xe2\x80\x93 4% after 6 months
• Optional overtime - 1.5x your regular rate after 40 hours; Sunday\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

• Receive bulk and bagged/toted ingredients: weigh trucks in and out, sign bills and enter amounts received into QAD.
• Sample loads and test as per material control plan including toxin testing in the lab.
• Operate computerized turn head to receive bulk ingredients to bin or silo.
• Dump toted material through receiving pit or transfer pit as needed.
• Keep recharge bins full using the automated recharge system.
• Classify poultry meal through overhead classifier.
• Move skids or totes from one storage area to another in accordance with lot serial control practices and enter these transfers into QAD.
• Dispose of empty tote bags into Baler.
• Weekly cleaning and trap line monitoring as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Ability to multitask while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Lift truck and skid steer experience with certificate an asset.
• Attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good computer knowledge with ERP system experience (QAD) an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.

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 Salary: From $22.59 per hour Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• ELMIRA, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person