Receiver

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Sector: Supply Chain and Procurement
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time

We are looking for a Receiver at our Ice Cream Manufacturing factory in Simcoe, Ontario. Our factory produces brand names such as Breyers, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Klondike and Popsicle.

In this position, you will perform warehouse work related to the receipt, shipment, and storage of finished goods and frozen inclusions.

Who You Are & What You'll Do

• Responsible for following Unilever safety, health, and environment (SHE) regulations.
• Utilize basic computer skills to maintain necessary files and documentation related to the shipment and receipt of materials.
• Operate a hand truck, forklift, or pallet jack to move raw materials and finished goods to and from warehousing areas, and outbound or inbound transportation vehicles.
• Store raw materials and finished product in appropriate warehouse areas, following both FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory rotation and Allergen Storage Regulations.
• Under limited supervision, carry out various shipping and/or receiving activities, such as:
• Checking goods against shipping documents; understanding transportation methods and routes; verifying identification and quality of product and loading shipments.
• Unloading goods, checking against bills of lading, packing slips, etc.
• Verifying rejects, damaged/misdirected goods and storing goods in appropriate locations.
• Perform cycle counts and reconciliation of raw materials and finished product on a weekly basis per pre-defined schedule.
• Read and comprehend work instructions and perform daily safety inspections of forklift and other associated equipment.
• Frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and in excess of 50 pounds with the aid of lifting assistance; regularly stand and walk.
• Actively participate in improvement activities (One-Point-Lessons, 5 Smart [5S - Smart pricing, Smart mix, Smart product platforms, Smart sourcing, Smart buying and partnering]).
• May work in areas where temperatures vary greatly.
• Responsible for performing housekeeping duties.
• Perform other related work as required.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (General Educational Development) equivalent.
• Must read and comprehend written specifications in the English language.
• Ability to get forklift certified.
• 2+ years warehouse experience.
• Inbound and outbound dispatching experience.
• Integrated inventory management experience.
• Experience with computer-generated documentation, count reconciliation, and data input as applied to computerized inventory systems.

What We Can Offer You

• Starting Wage: $22.92/hr + wage increase up to $24.97/hr.
• Wage increases every 6 months for the first 2 years.
• Receive shift premiums when working a night shift.
• Generous performance-based bonuses.
• Health and dental benefits (after probation).
• Superior pension package.
• Group home and auto insurance discounts.
• Opportunity to grow and develop with the company.
• Employee appreciation events and contests.
• Overtime hours & pay.
• Discount at the company store on your favourite Unilever products!
• FREE ICE CREAM!