Warehouse Order Picker

at  Bioriginal Food Sciences Corp

Bioriginal is a global manufacturer and marketer of specialty ingredients that improve and enhance the health and well-being of humans and animals. Bioriginal has offices in Canada, the United States, Europe, and Japan. We are a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, supplying top brands in the supplements, food, and pet nutrition markets.
Reporting to the Warehouse and Logistics Manager, this role focuses primarily picking transfer orders for production. The role will also assist with other warehouse duties and staff as needed (i.e. returns, inbound/outbound shipments, material handling, etc.).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extremely detail orientated.
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehousing or shipping/receiving environment, with a preference of experience working in a food production facility.
• Previous forklift experience and/or training is preferred.
• Grade 12 or GED equivalent is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment is required.
• Strong organizational & time management skills required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

• Picks orders from the Bioriginal warehouse at 302 Melville Street, with the purpose of ensuring that other production facilities are getting the materials and components that are required in a correct and timely manner.
• Ensures all orders picked are staged and prepared at the dock for pick-up and transfer to other facilities.
• Performs material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking for shipment of Sales Orders to customers, receipt of goods from suppliers and internal replenishment orders.
• Adheres to warehouse rules to ensure proper location of materials and finished product inventory.
• Processes internal replenishment orders as requested, completing all ERP transactions.
• Performs all inventory transactions, utilizing the ERP system or barcode scanners, to track all movements through the ERP system.
• Assists in cycle counting activities as required.
• Operates forklift or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store all inventories.
• Handles dangerous goods, following established protocols, documentation and safety regulations.
• Proactively reports and addresses any inventory discrepancies.
• Maintains a clean, organized and efficient warehouse by adhering to all cleaning checklists and protocols, which includes cleaning work areas and equipment.
• Maintains inventories of warehouse supplies, including pallets, wrapping and cleaning materials, etc.
• Checks products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Proactively reports and addresses safety issues and concerns.
• Completes special projects and assignments as required.