Job Description

Job Title:

Warehouse Associate

Reports To:

Warehouse Manager

Corporate Entity:

Flora Manufacturing and Distributing Ltd..

Status:

Non-Exempt

Location:

Burnaby, BC

Class Code:

Fulltime

Home Department:

000760- Warehouse Burnaby

Shift:

Day

Job Summary:

The responsibility of the Warehouse Associate is to verify and maintain records on incoming and outgoing shipments, prepare items for shipment, and receiving unpacking, and stocking incoming products and materials for use following SOP, GMP and other company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

Receive all products coming from Production, verifying product description, quantities, and Lot numbers for accuracy. Place Quarantines product in appropriate Quarantine Locations within the warehouse. Complete Receiving Reports for all inbound products, verify all quantities and product for accuracy, as well as all vendor Lot numbers and expiry dates. Enter appropriate receiving information into the Flora, Inc. warehouse VPN folders. Place Finished Goods from Production into designated Quarantined areas. Move Finished Goods from Quarantined area and into Finished Goods area upon release from the QC Department. Pick, Pack and palletize shipments and transfers among branches. Verifies for correct product, quantities, Lot Numbers, and expiry. Keep and maintain clean and organized warehouse work areas. Stock and rotate stock for the shipping department picking locations. Adhere to all company policies including all safety policies. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of Air Cargo Security Program is an asset Ability to multi-task with great attention to detail Able to communicate effectively and be self-motivated Able to lift 50 lbs. Experience in fast-paced environment Work experience in warehouse/shipping and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environments is an asset Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is an asset Must be forklift certified and/or certifiable Criminal Record Check is a requirement

Work Environment:

May require working occasional overtime-flexibility of schedule as needed with short notice. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Ability to work in a refrigerated environment

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, reach overhead, bend, use hands to type or handle, reach with hands and arms and stoop throughout the workday. The employee is seldom required to climb, balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Benefits:

Group Extended Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Paramedical)

Basic Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long Term Disability Benefits

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Statutory Holidays

RRSP Plan

Competencies:

Effective communication with others through the written word, as well as, verbally Basic math skills; able to add, subtract, and divide Basic computer skills and be able to use MS Windows, Excel, Word and email

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off RRSP match Store discount Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person