Material Handler at YA YA Foods Corp

Belleville, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Sep, 26

Salary

24.0

Posted On

15 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Inventory Management, RF Scanning, FIFO Procedures, Kitting, Cycle Counting, Microsoft Excel, GMP Standards, Spatial Awareness, Time Management, Communication, Collaboration

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods: Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to… * Build a career, not just have a job * Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals * Become part of a teamwork focused culture * Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor Responsibilities * Generate pick lists based on production schedules and stage required materials for production and kitting while promptly reporting shortages or expired items to the supply chain planner * Pick and pull materials for production requirements. * Work in cooler environments as required. * Verify materials against pick lists by matching item numbers and expiration dates. * Return unused materials to the correct warehouse location after production, ensuring compliance with GMP standards (proper storage location) * Accurately scale, scan, and return items to proper bin locations using RF scanners. * Coordinate with the kitting team to stage materials, clear kits, and communicate shortages or upcoming production needs. * Ensure all staged materials are properly labelled, organized, and rotated according to FIFO procedures. * Optimize warehouse space through effective organization and proactive inventory management. * Assist with put-away activities using Bin-to-Bin transactions. * Conduct regular cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy (can work with the supply chain planner to set a count schedule). * Handle damaged or non-conforming materials according to company procedures, including segregation and cleaning. * Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP. * Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc. * Other duties as assigned. Profile * High school diploma is required * Valid forklift license is required, with 2+ years experience operating a forklift preferred * Prior experience in plant, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is preferred * Excellent spatial awareness and organization skills with high level of attention to detail * Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel in particular) * Ability to work in a fast environment, multitask and time manage efficiently * Good verbal and written communication and collaboration skills * NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit Why Join Us We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers. Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process. *this posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization* Regular hours - Monday to Friday 40 hours weekly

Responsibilities

The Material Handler is responsible for picking, staging, and returning materials for production while maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counts and RF scanning. They must ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, and health and safety regulations within the warehouse and cooler environments.