Material Handler - Part Time Weekends-Night Shift

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GRIFFITH FOODS

Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Summary

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, this role is responsible for effective and efficient material storage and movement in service of Supply Chain’s overall goals of delivering customer orders on time and in full safely and in compliance with Quality standards. The role includes handling material in the warehouse through receiving, shipping and/or organizing material in the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Carries out material handling duties in accordance with Quality standards
• Receiving responsibilities may include unloading, inspecting, checking weights, sampling, recording, locating inventory and bulk unloading
• Shipping responsibilities may include expediting products, planning shipments, pulling product, loading trucks, preparing documentation, calling transport companies and communicating shortages
• Warehousing responsibilities may include wrapping product, locating and/or storing product, delivering product and bag dump, transferring material/finished goods from bagging and/or bakeries into inventory
• Communicate with previous and next shift to ensure a smooth handoff
• Follows material movement practices and ensures all movement is accurately captured in the system
• Looks for ways to improve the process and work environment and helps implement the improvements through the Supply Chain One Kaizen A Month program
• Operates in a safe manner at all time and reports hazards in a timely manner
• Understands and follows all security, HACCP, GMP, and BRC policies and procedures
• Follows company Food Safety Policy and ensures compliance to all Food Safety requirements
• Assists in other functions relating to department needs when necessary
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Physical requirements: requires lifting of up to 40 kg on a regular basis
• Valid license to operate a forklift
• Ability to communicate effectively and pay close attention to detail
• Works cooperatively with others on the team and other departments
• Ability to work occasional weekends and holidays
• Acts with a clear sense of ownership, that is, takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures
• Shows personal commitment and acts to continuously improve
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please let us know at the time of your scheduled interview.

What We Offer(*):

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods)

Education reimbursement program

Life event recognition and on the job recognition

Generous defined contribution retirement plan

Career development and growth opportunities

Annual wellness allowance

Annual incentive

• Please note that terms and conditions apply
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Griffith Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please let us know at the time of your scheduled interview.

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