Avena Foods is a specialty miller that partners with farmers and customers to bring safe, sustainable, nutritious oat and pulse ingredients to consumers around the globe which are non-GMO and gluten-free. We have three facilities: Regina, SK, Rowatt, SK and Portage la Prairie, MB.
In a career with Avena you can look forward to:
- Being a part of team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture
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Supporting your growth through professional development, training, and recognition programs
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Competitive compensation which includes benefit programs such as: Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Savings, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more!
We offer additional benefits for extras! Take advantage of our Health Spending Account for additional expenses like more expensive glasses. Or the Wellness Account that covers recreational items like gym membership, running shoes, etc.
If you’d like to join a team that is collaborative, hardworking and provides opportunities for growth. Please apply.
Avena is looking for a Shipper/Receiver to join our team in Portage la Prairie, MB. The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for the timely shipments of finished goods and for keeping accurate records of inventory. The Shipper/Receiver will have great skill in operating a forklift and possess good organizational skills. This position requires a courteous helpful attitude, the ability to multi-task and operate well in a changing fast pace environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Professionally represents the company as a shipping/receiving point of contact for transport/shipping companies
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Picks and prepares customer orders for shipment
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Loads products into transport trailer and process necessary shipping requirements adhering to Avena’s Foods Safety policy
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Receives and process requisitions from multiple departments (ex. QA – Retest, Production – Milling & Packaging, etc.)
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Processes warehouse transactions using computerized ERP & warehouse management system
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Handles all other duties and problems associated with the warehouse (ex. Cleaning, etc.)
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills & Behaviour):
- High School Diploma is preferred
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2 years of experience in preferred
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Knowledge of inventory and warehouse management, food processing, packaging and food safety would be an asset
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Minimum 2 years of lift Truck experience/Certification
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Computer literacy
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Excellent organizational skills
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Aptitude with numbers
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Attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to lift 22kg (50lbs)
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Valid Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle are mandatory as position may be required to work at secondary warehouse.
- This is a shift position which may include evenings and weekends. You may be required to work in ambient temperatures. This position will require manual effort such as climbing ladders/stairs lifting materials, etc.
- Employment is subject to successfully completing pre-employment checks which may include criminal record checks, education verification and reference review.
- By submitting your resume, the applicant acknowledges that providing false, misleading or inaccurate information on their resume or during the interview is grounds for disqualification or dismissal.
- Avena is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] to request assistance.
Start Date: To be discussed
Note: Not all applicants will receive a formal interview. Qualified candidates may be contacted by phone or email. Please watch for calls from our team and check your voicemail and spam/junk email folders. If we leave you a message, we encourage you to return our call within two business days.
