Material Handling Conveyor System Operator

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Shift Time: Sun-Thurs 10pm-6am

Pay Rate: $23.34/Hour

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the material handler conveyor system (MHCS) used to transport product through the warehouse. Uses computer/inventory software to control and command conveyor equipment, OSR Shuttles, cranes and to detect and rectify faults. Responsible for inventory checks and accuracy, inventory error analysis and invoice rectification through electronic and physical inventory verification process. Sets up and inspects moving equipment, and may make minor repairs. Monitors throughput, operational reports and system diagnostics, while correcting system errors to ensure operational effectiveness. Essential Functions:

• Ensures that the workstations are kept clean and sanitation is maintained throughout the workday
• Communicates daily with IC supervisor and maintenance department
• Works closely with procurement to resolve product issues for other departments as appropriate.
• Maintains overall system performance to include OSR/crane faults and conveyor jam recovery.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Adheres to the mission and cornerstone values and applicable practices of the organization.
• Ensures all aspects of inventory maintenance including cycle counting
• Uses computer console and warehouse software systems to operate crane and conveyor systems.
• Government compliance - manages inventory quality to meet IFS standards and local policies.
• Quality Assurance - monitors product quality, assists with product recalls and performs other duties to ensure compliance with GFS Quality Assurance and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintains appropriate work balance with receiving and production to ensure that cases are selected and shipped in a timely manner.
• Works collaboratively with receiving and selection to ensure that the cases received/shipped per hour goal is achieved.
• Performs distribution center transfers and supplier returns.
• Maintains the accuracy of inventory and reconciles discrepancies. Tracks inventory when products are handled outside normal channels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills with ability to interact with customers, vendors, procurement, warehouse, and GFS departments, etc.
• Attention to detail, accuracy
• Ability to multi-task and ability to troubleshoot problems.
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate various types of powered industrial vehicles, forklifts, and pallet crane forks
• Ability to operate a PC/Laptop and associated warehouse software; competency with warehouse management system applications
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to prioritize work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Basic competency with spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail software applications and voicemail.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and be in good physical condition.
• Ability to read and comprehend English and interpret verbal and written instructions
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Must be able to work independently, manage autonomy
• Knowledge of warehouse operations including selection process, shipping, receiving, and inventory cycle counts

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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