Warehouse Associate | Simcoe, On

VG Meats is looking for an Order Picking worker in Simcoe, ON. Are you an organized and meticulous hard worker? This job might be for you!

The Shipping & Receiving role will be for a mature individual who is willing to train and who will demonstrate the necessary qualities to perform this position with attention to detail, organization, and accuracy. Develop your CAREER with VG Meats!

Why should you work for VG Meats?

• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers and communities.
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• 25% off employee discount
• Wage Range: $17 - $20/hour

What you will do in the Order Picking role (Range: $17 - $18/hour):

• Assemble and track customer orders
• Prepare skids and outgoing orders
• Track customer orders in a database system
• Check for damaged goods and product
• Break down and dispose of all previously used shipping boxes and containers
• Receive and unload freight
• Provide packaging materials as required (outside warehousing)
• Adhere to and abide by all Health and Safety rules, regulations and procedures
• Validate all shipped and received materials
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications (Range: $17 - $18/hour):

• Completion of Secondary School or equivalency required
• Ability to learn and take direction
• Extremely organized and fast-paced
• Excellent verbal communication and computer skills
• This job requires the employee to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs and work in a cold/damp environment
• Additional on-the-job training will be provided according to company practices, polies, and procedures
• Absolute attention to detail and accuracy

What you will do in the Picking role (Range: $18 - $20/hour) - duties from above range plus:

• Unpack, code and route goods to appropriate storage areas
• Maintain internal, manual or computerized record-keeping systems
• Ensure accuracy of all records and pallet counts
• Determine method of shipment and arrange shipping; prepare bills of lading, invoices and other shipping documents manually or by computer
• Maintain product inventory
• Inspect, verify and validate all incoming and outgoing goods against invoices or other documents, record shortages and check for damaged goods and product
• Invoicing as needed
• Assist in developing and implementing Dock GMP’s
• May operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods
• Assemble customer orders
• Assist in loading trucks as required
• Record contents manually or by computer, and affix identifying information
• General organization and department maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications (Range: $18 - $20/hour) - requirements from above range plus:

• Forklift certification (not mandatory but considered an asset)
• Completion of Secondary School or equivalency required
• Prefer 1 or more years of previous relevant experience

About VG Meats:

VG Meats is dedicated to producing high quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. A fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness tested beef, pork and pastured poultry that our customers love. We're looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are regenerative farming practices, retailers, farmers, restaurants, distributors and institutions.

VG Meats is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Placement within wage range is commensurate with experience and skills.

Please Note: Our recruitment team will send a Bryq assessment to your email address listed as the next action in our hiring process. Further consideration requires the timely completion of the assessment.

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