Shipping & Receiving Associate
Sofina Foods, Mitchell, Ontario
Why work for Sofina Foods?
4-day work weeks!
Overtime opportunities regularly available
Comprehensive full benefits (health, dental and vision)
Company matching pension plan
Annual pay increases and Bonus’s
Opportunity to grow within the organization
Position Summary
Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Shipping / Receiving associate is responsible for the safe handling of all raw materials associated with Sofina Foods. To maintain a clean, safe, organized work environment. Responsible for updating and maintaining manual and computerized reports associated with shipping/receiving.
Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 8:30pm
$21.82/hr

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Verify quantities of all materials shipped and received
• Documentation of any discrepancies
• Responsible for data entry and maintaining reports on Excel, TMS and Visual systems.
• Provide physical counts of inventory as required.
• Monitor incoming materials and outgoing products as per HACCP and Food Safety and Quality Manual to ensure product safety and quality during receiving, storage and shipping.
• Check and stage necessary materials based on product specifications and age of the product.
• Other duties as assigned.
  This position requires physical effort 30% to 40% of the time and entails lifting and moving heavy equipment.
  The work environment is wet, damp and refrigerated (50 degrees F or less). Warm clothing is required.
  Hearing protection is mandatory.

ABOUT US:

Sofina Foods is one of Canada’s leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher’s, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.

• 1-2 years experience in a Shipping/Receiving department
• Shunting experience or willingness to be trained
• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid forklift license
• Ability to organize, plan and report
• Must be a Team player, able to work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written)
• Strong math and comprehension skills
• AZ license a huge asset
• Experience with using Microsoft Word, and Excel