Order Picker - Limited Term Contract Six (6) Months

POSITION OVERVIEW Order Pickers support the Shipping and Receiving Department by building pallets of product (eggs) according to customer orders. Order Pickers must be comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment and operating hand-held scanning devices. This position is a limited term contract of three (6) months. RESPONSIBILITIES Use of RF scanners in all operations. Safe operation of mobile equipment and handling of product. Pick and compile egg orders in a timely and organized manner. Exhibit high level of attention to detail when preparing orders. Load and unload trailers using mobile equipment (power jack). Load food service trucks using mobile equipment. Complete month end and year end inventory counts. Ensure established bio security procedures are followed. Assist co-workers where and when needed. Live by the company’s mission, vision, and values. Build and maintain positive working relationships with all levels of staff. All other duties assigned by the Distribution Manager or Plant Manager. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Ability to read, write, and speak English, with knowledge of basic math skills. Grade 12 education preferred. Valid equipment operator certification for power jack required. Valid equipment operator certification for forklift considered as asset. Previous experience in order picking, warehousing and/or production preferred. Previous experience with RF scanners and electronic inventory systems preferred. High level of attention to detail required. Ability to work successfully with a team and independently. Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs (22 kg), repetitively. CONFIDENTIALITY The incumbent will be working in a proprietary environment. Policies and procedures are shared between Golden Valley Foods Ltd. and the L.H. Gray & Son group of companies. Discussion of these with non-Golden Valley Foods and L.H. Gray affiliated employees is strictly forbidden. Some specific policies can be shared with Fresh Start as Golden Valley Foods owners. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL Work in compliance with divisional and legislative health, safety, and environmental procedures. Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout-tagout methods. Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts. Report defect in any equipment or protective device. Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks. Participate in all required health, safety, and environmental training. Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor. Assist in investigating accidents/incidents. Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running, or rough and boisterous conduct. Report workplace hazards to a leader or the health and safety committee. L.H. Gray & Son welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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