Warehouse Material Handler

at  Seaforth Supply Chain Solutions

The position receives, stores, picks and ships green coffee in a safe and efficient manner, while maintaining warehousing records, machinery and equipment in good order. You will be given the opportunity to do different tasks within the warehouse.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year logistics and/or warehousing experience – food grade is an asset
• Experience working with inventory management systems
• Green coffee handling experience an asset

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• The ability to operate as part of a warehouse team, with limited supervision
• Aptitude to troubleshoot and utilize computers and mechanical systems
• The ability to read and understand operating manuals
• Numerical skills in order to check loads, calculate trucking needs, check inventories, etc.
• Ability to accurately and legibly document receipts / shipments, picked orders, etc.
• Ability to liaise effectively inside and outside the organization, including good verbal communication skills.
• Physically fit, with ability to move/lift heavy loads
• Ability to safely and properly operate and maintain a lift truck
• Ability to properly calibrate and operate a legal, for-trade scale
• Knowledge and use of databases and spreadsheets to manage and track coffee flow and inventories
• Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and work well under pressure
• Fast learner with a “can do” attitude
• Reliable, accountable and trust-worthy

• Accurately documents receipt and shipping of all green coffee / finished goods and other materials, including assembling and consolidating orders, loading and unloading vehicles and maintaining pallet control
• Prepares and controls documentation for shipping and receiving, and provides liaison with suppliers, customers, and transport companies as required
• Maintain warehouse inventory and cycle counts
• Maintains warehouse in a clean and orderly condition with timely removal of all waste
• Operates various lift equipment and other warehouse equipment in accordance with safety protocols and equipment operating procedures
• Works in a safe and responsible manner and complies with all Health & Safety, HACCP and GMP policies
• Complies with Seaforth’s environmental guidelines and procedures
• Performs other related or miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Carries out all required operating procedures