VegPro International Inc. is a Canadian leader in the innovation of its agricultural production of baby leaf lettuce and salads, supplying customers in North America all year long under the well-known label Fresh Attitude. Our pre-washed and ready-to-eat packaged salads are available in all major grocery chains in Canada, with a strong and rapidly growing presence in the United States.
At VegPro, we believe everyone should have access to the benefits only nature can give us. We own and farm approximately 700 acres of land in Coldstream, BC, and we have built a 70,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art produce packaging facility. Living with the upmost respect to the land and to our consumers, our employees are devoted each day to growing and packing the freshest, healthiest, most innovative, and best-tasting ready-to-eat fresh salads.
Team Lead – Shipping and Receiving
Shift Schedule:
Monday to Friday; 6:00 am to 2:30pm
Job Description:
The primary duty of the Team Lead is to ensure product and supplies are received for production and that finished goods are retrieved from production, stored, and loaded for outbound shipments accurately and on time. Other responsibilities include the organizing the activities of the Forklift Operators.
As this is an industrial environment, we will provide the PPE required (hard hats, steel-toe rubber boots, and rain gear).
Main Responsibilities
- Overseeing the coordination of all inbound and outbound shipments ensuring that they adhere to company guidelines
- Ensure all shipments are accurate as to quantity, product, and location destination
- Communicates with the Manager regarding timing of shipment and any issues regarding paperwork
- Assist Forklift Operators in performing job responsibilities correctly and safely, with a focus on accuracy
- Ensure accurate counting and receiving of incoming products by the team
- Ensure accurate placement of products in our inventory system with the use of Scanners
- Demonstrate leadership through effective teamwork
- Work alongside and with the team, providing guidance as needed to ensure maximum productivity
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness in the shipping and receiving areas
- Follow all Food Safety, product quality and Health and Safety Guidelines
- Organize, prepare and complete all documents required for shipping and receiving as required
Qualifications, Skills, and Requirements
- A minimum of 2-3 years in Shipping and Receiving, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong sense of urgency & attention to detail with diligence in double-checking and correcting; competency in mathematics
- Forklift Operator experience
- Shunting experience or Class 1 License is an asset
- Pass the forklift operation test and an order-picking assessment
- Proficiency in spoken and written English and knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
- Ability to work in a cool and humid facility (4°C) and outdoors (summer and winter)
- Ability to lift loads up to 40 lbs
- Ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure
- Experience in food production and knowledge of HACCP standards is an asset
Perks
- Benefits (medical and dental) after completing the probation period
- Overtime pay
- Weekly pay (get paid every Friday!)
- Employee discount on our product
- Employees Assistance Program
VegPro International is committed to employment equity and diversity. For more information about our company visit www.vegpro.comand http://attitudefraiche.com/en/
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $25.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coldstream, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
