Yard Shipper/Receiver

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Yard Manager, the Yard Shipper / Receiver is responsible to efficiently, effectively and accurately receive products into the designated UFA location; place in appropriate storage locations; pick, pack and ship same for outbound orders to all customers. Assist in all other functions as required. Must adhere to all UFA customer service standards. This includes ensuring that member / customers are promptly and efficiently served; inventory is received, shipped and handled in an accurate and safe manner, and equipment is maintained.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of the shipping/receiving/inventory functions, accountable for accurate daily completion of all receiving, shipping, inventory control and administrative / IFS requirements; ensure excellent service is provided to all customers.
• Perform maintenance on inventory or cycle counts, as directed.
• Operate all materials handling equipment. Assist in forklift and equipment maintenance.
• Load and unload trucks. Follow UFA loading and unloading procedures to ensure products are safely secured.
• Conduct location inventory in prescribed manner. Maintain yard and warehouse appearance as assigned, and in compliance with UFA safety regulations and operational standards.
• Responsible for “Own the Aisle” area of assigned responsibility in yard to ensure merchandising and inventory standards are consistently maintained.
• Make deliveries when required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma with 1 - 2 years of related experience or equivalent may be 3 - 5 years related experience without grade 12 diploma.
• Warehouse/Yard and forklift experience.
• Capable of physical labour; capable of lifting up to 25 kg.
• Basic computer proficiency required as may be cross trained on POS system. Previous cash handling experiences an asset.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must remain current with any and all required certifications, including WHMIS and TDG.
• Flexible to accommodate shift work.

Is a safety sensitive position as will be on site at UFA facilities and will be using UFA material handling equipment. The successful applicant will be required to pass (negative result) a drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment.

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