Logistics /Warehouse Assistant

                                                  We are hoping to fill this role by mid-September.

Are you ready to step up into a challenging and fulfilling logistics/warehouse role with room for advancement? Are you detail oriented with a strong work ethic?  This may be the role you have been looking for.

Who we are:

Herbaland's mission is to bring health and wellness to everyone by creating natural health products that are functional, sustainable, and environmentally friendly, all while ensuring prosperity for our employees. We are committed to creating products you can trust by using only the best, ethically sourced ingredients, minimizing our impact on the planet, while also supporting and giving back to our community.

What you will be doing: 

Summary: The Logistics/Warehouse Assistant is responsibility is to pull materials against orders, then assemble and pack them for delivery. Additionally, this position maintains and implements quality control procedures, testing products, and records and analyzes results data during product development and manufacturing. Maintains and documents equipment, supervise incoming and outgoing shipments and update stock records to ensure availability of items.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to warehouse plans and specifications
• Perform all work to organizational standards to ensure the warehouse is in an orderly manner
• Review warehouse documentation such as receiving and shipping logs
• Verify packing lists for quantity, lot, expiry & wrap pallet according to packing list requirement
• Work closely with logistics as things change unexpectedly.
• Monitor incoming materials for allergen and animal by-products
• Check storage conditions for received material are following specifications
• Preform pick list checks when transferring materials from warehouse to production
• Preform reconciliation of raw materials from dispensing back to warehouse
• Receive materials in MRP inventory system upon receiving/transferring
• Other related duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum 1 year logistics experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with related products or food products
• Minimum 1-year of warehouse work experience in a manufacturing environment, preferable with related products or food products 
• Forklift certificate and proven safe forklift operation required
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) 
• Strong logistics background 
• your own safety footwear to start
• First Aid training preferred
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Strong communication, problem-solving skills and leadership skills
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Fluent English (reading/speaking/writing)
• Ability to work independently, as well as being a strong team player
• Have good attendance and safety record
• Ability to perform under pressure and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly flexible, with good interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Work effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency.
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
• Commitment to accuracy and detail oriented.

Schedule and work conditions:

• Monday to Friday 7:15 to 3:45 (40 hrs./week) 
• Overtime as required 
• Sitting on/driving forklift throughout the day
• Walking/Bending/Reaching using a computer throughout the day
• May be asked to work at another one of our Richmond locations.

What we offer:

• medical/dental after probation
• safety shoe allowance after probation 
• discounts at various companies around the lower mainland
• discounts on our products 
• supportive team environment 
• room for advancement
• on-site free parking or transit is available to our 3 locations

                      Must be available for in person interview during normal business hours. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Record Search prior to starting.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Herbaland provides equal employment opportunities in all its recruitment and selection processes. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.