
Receiver
- Canada
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Receive and unload all deliveries from suppliers and distribute to appropriate departments and/or coolers.
- Ensure accuracy of all deliveries and that all products are of high quality and report any discrepancies/issues to the management team.
- Keep the work, storage and store areas clean and safe at all times by performing general “housekeeping” as required, including sweeping, mopping and equipment maintenance.
- Comply with all corporate policies, especially as they relate to Health and Safety, Food Safety and equipment use.
- Utilizing Farm Boy Service Standards, ensure that all suppliers and drivers are treated in a reasonable and fair fashion.
- Handle merchandise returns (including skids and bins) as required.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.
- Superior customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Typically requires up to 6 months of experience in a related position, preferably working with perishable goods.
- Ability to work with little supervision with a high standard for quality, attention to detail and cleanliness.
- Ability to work in a team environment with clear and effective communication style both, written and oral.
- Ability to operate a lift truck and knowledge of receiving/cooler facilities and equipment.
- Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.
- Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures
- Prolonged exposure to cool, damp working conditions
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
- May be required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment
- Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds
- Must be capable of climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting and bending for prolonged periods of time
- Required to adapt to temperature changes (working on the receiving floor as well as in coolers and freezers)