Warehouse Associate - Temporary

Westerner Park is seeking a temporary warehouse associate for the period of October 23rd to November 10th, with a possibility of being kept on for casual shifts. This role will support our operations during Canadian Finals Rodeo and AgriTrade.

Summary

The Warehouse Associate is a key member of the Westerner Park Food and Beverage Team. Under the direction of the Procurement Coordinator and the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Associate will be responsible for monitoring inventory levels and performance indicators to track, evaluate and assist in assessing the effectiveness of ordering, replenishment, demand management functions to ensure continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Under the direction of the Procurement Coordinator and the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Associate is responsible for:

• Deliver prompt and efficient resolution of shortfalls to user departments
• Comparing physical inventory counts to inventory records to verify quantities and adjust errors as appropriate
• May be called upon to help cook and run a till if needed for busy events
• Organize and maintain warehouse, ensure the storage area is clean and advise the Supervisor or Coordinator of inventory anomalies
• Set up of temporary concession stands and movement of equipment based on event needs.
• Counting material, equipment, supplies in stock and recording totals to manual inventory records on a weekly and monthly basis
• Prioritize and perform daily workload assigned by the Coordinator or Warehouse Supervisor
• Operate Forklift, Pallet Jack, Gator, Food and Beverage Van for moving stock
• Maintain records of merchandise received and transferred and compared in accordance with the purchase order
• Prepare concession, bar and suite locations with the right amount of product according to the par stock sheets and recording the opening counts of each location and providing that count to the Concession and Bar Event Coordinator. Ensure that all inventory requests are sufficient to business demand and correspond with the menu.
• Oversee merchandise returns to vendors
• Ensure that the product that is being stock is fresh and expiry date is current
• Working collaboratively with the Food and Beverage Team to determine product needs
• Potential to be called upon to assist with emergency response i.e., Evacuation, injury, etc.
• Receiving shipments – ensure accuracy of shipment, track and record for inventory purpose, bring forward any discrepancies, and create reports regarding supply costs
• Ensure no recycling is left in the warehouse, product that needs refrigeration after opening is being refrigerated as well as ensuring all alcohol is secured at all times
• Answering radios and phone calls in a professional manner
• General housekeeping duties as assigned
• Ensure all products being issued has been recorded on a requisition form
• Other duties as required
• Monitoring inventory levels as supplies are transferred between locations
• Coordinating with staff to ensure stock is rotated and waste, spoiled inventories are accounted for
• Removal of grease buckets, recycling, garbage and cardboard from concessions
• Executing and delivering internal requisition orders to replenish inventory levels as required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Decision Making, Judgement and Problem Solving
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Client and guest experience minded
• Decision making
• Adaptability / Flexibility
• Customer Focused
• Communication and Teamwork
• Planning and Organizing
• Accountability and Dependability

Qualification And Requirements

• Shift work, evenings, weekends are required
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• First aid is an asset
• Food Safe Certificate is considered an asset
• Knowledge of policies and procedure for food handling, food storage and sanitization
• Accountability and dependable
• Forklift certificate is considered an asset
• Strong planning, organizational, time and priority management skills with the ability to work on multiple objectives with tight timelines
• Must meet legal requirements to distribute alcohol
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques
• Experience with inventory control responsibilities an asset

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Given Westerner Park is in the Major Events industry, this individual will need the ability to be adaptable and flexible with their time. Work will include evenings and/or weekend shifts as event volume dictates.
• Lifting and carrying of materials up to 75 lbs
• Ability to work in a team and individually
• Ability to tolerate frequent walking, standing, kneeling, pushing, climbing and lifting

Rate: $16,32 to $19.00 per hour

Note: This position is temporary for the duration of CFR and AgriTrade. There may be possibility for additional casual work beyond this time period.

Thank you for your interest in Westerner Park. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Westerner Park welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodation is available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used. 

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