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Warehouse Material Handler (Order Selector)

Employment terms and conditions:

• Permanent
• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• 10-hour shifts, 4 shifts per week, with a rotating day off
• Shifts start at 4:00 p.m., Sunday through Thursday
• Overtime and Statutory Holiday work may be required

Salary:

• Starting wage: $21.90/hour
• Salary increases per company policy, after 6-month ($22.29 /hour) and 12-month ($24.23/hour) employment milestones, and annual reviews
• Afternoon/night-shift premium of $1.00/hour
• Performance incentives
• Profit-Sharing (after 3 months of employment)
• Boot allowance
• Paid training

Benefits: Disability, Dental, Extended Medical, Prescription Drugs, EFAP Benefits (after 30 days of employment, per company policy); Full flex benefits program, Company matching RRSP, Company food purchase plan (discounts)

Vacancies: 10

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Requirements:

Language: English

Physical Capabilities:

• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Repeatedly lift, push, stack, pull and carry heavy items up to 80 lbs (35 kg)
• Use hands and arms to reach and grasp products
• Lift above and below shoulder levels

Work Site Environment:

• Warehouse
• Work in all warehouse temperature zones:
  • Grocery area is warm
  • Cooler is approximately 1 or 2 degrees Celsius
  • Freezer is approximately -20 degrees Celsius
• Moderate level of noise
• Exposure to and handling of all types of food products including seafood, meats, dairy, produce, spices, beverages and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment required and provided by company (thermal freezer suit, gloves)
• Steel-toed boots required

Personal Suitability:

• Effective communication
• Punctuality
• Motivated
• Positive attitude
• Goal-oriented
• Adaptable
• Accurate
• Analytical
• Proactive learning
• Client focus
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Security and safety: Criminal record check

Duties:

• Lift and load food service products onto pallets (3 lbs to 60 lbs, up to 80 lbs), and prepare pallets for shipping to a customer location
• Operate power equipment safely (e.g., single pallet power jacks, forklifts)
• Accurately scan and select products for customer orders (involving number and description comparison, using a computerized inventory system)
• Communicate with all Warehouse management with respect to Material Handler operations
• Adhere to best practices and standards
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs
• Adhere to the GFS Cornerstone Values and company policies and procedures
• May perform other related duties as needed

How to apply:

Online: https://gfs.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/usjobs-gen-gfs/job/Amherst-Nova-Scotia/Warehouse-Associate_R-50839

Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.