Shipper/Receiver

Company Description

If you’re looking for more, you’ve come to the right place.

From the moment we opened our doors in 1981, we knew we wanted to be different. The people who work here are special, and that’s what makes us special. Our team members uphold the standards we set long ago by making the exceptional everyday, building relationships with our customers and with each other, and finding a place where their potential meets opportunity.

Job Description

This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing and distributing products to our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Receives all deliveries and reviews products for quality and verifies proper invoicing with respect to quantity and price ensuring that any discrepancies are documented and invoices are corrected.
• Verifies weight and count of products for preparation of paperwork for pricing at retail level.
• Unloads and loads skids for receiving and shipping purposes.
• Sorts delivered products and stores in appropriate coolers, handling all products with maximum care to minimize damage and/or spoilage.
• Assesses the shelf-life of previous shipments versus new shipments, and tags skids accordingly.
• Strictly observes adherence to all health and safety procedures and dress code to ensure safety of staff and surroundings. Must wear the personal protective equipment at all times as required by Farm Boy Health & Safety Policy and also to work in such a manner as to protect himself and fellow workers from industrial disease or injury at all times.
• Observes correct and safe procedures for moving and stacking products using equipment including forklifts, etc.
• Reports any dangerous situations to the Warehouse Manager for corrective action; incorrect stacking of pallets, physical damage to building or work tools.
• When required, bring issues with product quality or suppliers directly to the attention of the Produce Category Managers for follow-up and resolution.
• Maintains clean surroundings, free of anything that could potentially cause an accident.
• Maintains equipment as required.
• Observes correct procedures for reporting “safety” incidents.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 1 to 2 years of experience in a related position.
• Ability to work from directives with little supervision.
• Must be familiar with warehouse activities and surroundings.
• Good physical fitness.
• Superior standards of cleanliness and service.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Ability to recognize cleaning requirements and equipment maintenance.
• Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
• Prolonged exposure to cool, damp working conditions.
• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Must be capable of climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting and bending for prolonged periods of time.

Additional Information

Grow a career with us.

Farm Boy takes pride in growing a team that represents the best in the business. Join us for the career you’re craving!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non-traditional career paths.

We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them.

We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.