Shipping Assistant
EarthFreshSince 1963, EarthFresh has been an international leader in the produce industry, with operations in both the U.S.A. and Canada. We proudly specialize in providing the Foodservice and Retail industries with a wide selection of conventional and organic potato varieties ideal for frying, baking, mashing, boiling, and roasting. We are a team of fantastic people who are joined together by the same belief – that “fresh produce is a way of life”. EarthFresh invites you to be a part of our ever-growing team and share in our success! OBJECTIVE Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Shipping Assistant will be primarily responsible for overseeing that outbound product is correctly labelled, categorized and entered in the ERP system prior to being shipped out to EarthFresh customers. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma Experience & Skills: 1-2 years working in an admin role within a warehouse environment Proficient with MS Office, familiarity with ERP systems is an asset Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task Ability to work with minimal supervision Positive attitude and ability to problem solve Ability to lift up to 50lbs Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as required, which will include evenings and weekends PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Create labels for all outbound EarthFresh orders locals / exports. 2. Ensure proper counts are documented prior to shipping product. 3. Identify pick tickets for Order Picker and report malfunctioning tags. 4. Adhere templates to outgoing containers to ensure product is directed properly. 5. Ensure count and product are correct according to pick ticket. 6. Inform the Order Picker of changes to sales orders. 7. Prepare report on uncompleted items from day shift to forward to afternoon shift. 8. Ensure compliance with all provincial acts and regulations pertaining to health and safety, food safety, as well as EarthFresh company policies and procedures. 9. Other duties as required by the Warehouse Manager. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 6am-2:30pm; every alternate Sunday. EarthFresh is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department to work with you to meet your needs.