Warehouse Shipping-Receiving Team Lead

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition: Warehouse Shipper / Receiver Team Lead

Schedule: 4-day, 10-hour shift (Thursday to Sunday)

• • Thursday & Friday: 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Summary

The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver Team Lead is responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless reception and processing of incoming and outgoing shipments, including picking, packing, wrapping and moving raw materials and finished products to and from the designated locations in the warehouse. The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver must load and unload shipments regularly, with the capability of repetitive heavy lifting, and use any necessary equipment, e.g. electric pallet jack, forklift, etc. Other responsibilities will include the inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify contents and quality to ensure that inventory transactions are completed and documented. The Warehouse Shipper / Receiver Team Lead must understand the impact of this position on other business functions that depend on the accuracy and efficiency of incoming and outgoing items. Inventory management and vendor relations with shipping companies are essential. Additionally, the Warehouse Shipper / Receiver Team Lead is responsible for training and certifying other forklift drivers on the safe operation of the forklifts. Assists the Warehouse Manager with training new Shipper / Receivers on the procedures, processes, documentation required to perform the role of Shipper / Receiver.

Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy & Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Operating Equipment

Core Values:

• ENGAGEMENT - Displays enthusiasm for job duties and participates in the attainment and advancement of organizational goals and interests.
• INNOVATION - Displays the ability to think outside the box in order to develop creative and new solutions or products that meets current and future needs.
• PROFESSIONALISM - Displays the behaviors and competencies that are expected of the position and the organization.
• RESPECT - Displays an appreciation of different opinions, roles, experiences and backgrounds, follows the chain of command.

Job Duties:

• Prepare shipping and receiving dock to accept incoming / outgoing product
• Pick orders and prepare for shipping, including: stacking, wrapping, and crating products
• Match product with purchase orders / shipping orders
• Verify received product expiration codes
• Inspect product to ensure saleable condition with acceptable code dating
• Operate a Forklift or Electric Pallet Jack in a safe manner to move product
• Maintain a safe work environment and model behavior that supports the Health & Safety Policy
• Maintain regular contact with the Procurement department, local Sales personnel, CFIA inspector, Director Transportation & Logistics, and other Toronto plant personnel
• Keep corporate management completely informed on key operational and warehouse conditions and trends
• Ensure prompt and decisive handling of service and product complaints as they arise
• May lift cases of product according to documented procedures
• Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking
• Adhere to daily shipment schedule
• Oversee the safe, secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries and shipments
• Sort and distribute incoming shipments to designated warehouse locations
• Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off
• Report discrepancies to immediate supervisor
• Follow current standards and procedures, recommend process improvements
• Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete
• Problem solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments and deliveries
• Perform monthly inventory counts, assists with annual inventory counts
• Maintain organized work area according to policies, procedures and safety regulations
• Train new Shipper / Receivers in all work related processes and safety procedures
• Train and certify forklift licenses
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• High school diploma
• Forklift certification required
• Experience in the chilled and frozen warehouse industry preferred
• Working experience in Shipping and Receiving role required
• Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting (up to 23 kgs)
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Basic mathematical skills
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Knowledge of filling out waybills and bills of lading and international shipments
• Follow all Forklift safety policies, processes, practices
• Ability to weigh and measure items
• Working knowledge of safe lifting methods
• Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
• Computer literacy, including working skills of Excel and e-mail
• Attention to detail in all areas of work
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Working Conditions / Physical Demands:

• Exposure to vibration from forklift driving
• Overtime as required
• Lifting or moving up to 23 kgs may be required
• Work is performed in a combination of environments, including freezers (-18 degrees C)
• This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils
• Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate and uphold Core Values in interactions with internal and external partners

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• Greenstone Meats confirms that the position represents a current vacancy within our organization.

• At Greenstone Meats, we are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring process. As part of our recruitment process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with screening and evaluating applicants as a first step. These tools support our efforts to make consistent and equitable hiring decisions.

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. All applicants will be notified once the position has been filled.

Please note that the pay range for the Warehouse Shipping Receiver - Team Lead is $25–$27 per hour, depending on experience.