Warehouse Associate Job Description
We are filling 3 Full-Time Permanent and 1 Term Position (6 Months)
Harvest Manitoba is an outstanding place with employees that care greatly about the work that we do and the people that we work with and serve. As a key member of the Warehouse team the Warehouse Associate will work well with our team and ensure the consistent and proactive flow of food into the organization, arranges the pick-up and receipt of food donations from various donors, organizes these donations and facilitates the distribution to the various agency partners. This person must have exceptional organizational and time management skills and should be knowledgeable about our city routes.
Reports to: Senior Warehouse Manager
Responsibilities:
- Prepare agency orders for delivery.
- Clean and organize the cooler, freezer and staging areas after orders are completed and prior to storing new food items following all FIFO processes.
- Operate forklifts and/or pallet jacks to restock cooler and order-prep area.
- Make pickups and deliveries using Harvest Manitoba vehicles.
- Load and unload Harvest Manitoba vehicles.
- Keep Warehouse floor area clean and always organized.
- As a member of the Harvest CREW, support the team however needed to ensure operational needs are being met.
About You:
- A strong belief in the dignity of all human beings and a positive and caring approach.
- Required to have 3 or more years’ experience in warehouse operations.
- Required to have a valid MB class 5 Driver’s License and a clean driver’s abstract.
- Required to have a clear Criminal Records Check (CRC).
- Previous experience driving 3–5-ton trucks is an asset.
- Ability to lift, push, pull a minimum of 50 lbs., sit, and stand for extended periods of time.
- Excellent attention to detail & strong organizational skills.
- Experience working with food safety guidelines, and an understanding of the associated safe-work-procedures and hygiene principles.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to read, write legibly and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of food-security and poverty issues (an asset).
- A strong team focus, ability to work well with others and an interest in supporting the organization and its CREW.
Harvest Details:
- Benefits Package (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, etc.)
- RRSP Company Match Plan
- Paid Lunch Hour and Breaks
- On-Site Parking
- 8-hour Shift
Evening and weekend shifts will be required as business levels dictate.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $16.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- driving 3-or 5-ton Trucks?: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- MB Class 5 Driver's License? (required)
- or clean Driver's Abstract? (required)
- or clear criminal record check? (required)
Work Location: In person
