Title : Shipping and Receiving Coordinator
Reports to : Farms Production Manager
Based at : Mucci Farms 1,2,3, Kingsville, ON.
Type of Employment : Full time, permanent, 6-days a week, Monday to Saturday and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities; which could include possible Sunday shifts.
Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities :
- Examine contents and temperatures, compare with records such as manifests, invoices, certifications, bill of ladings, to verify accuracy of produce and dry good incoming loads.
- Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and complete OSD&R forms.
- Receive incoming shipments in a timely fashion, properly date code and labeled.
- Inspect shipment(s) for quality and count.
- Ensure that all QA functions are being performed and documented in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Keep open lines of communication with all departments, to address needs or issues and respond to emails in a timely and professional manner.
- Record shipment data in famous and TMS software.
- Requisition dry good items from other facilities, loading, and ensure items sent in a timely manner to not disturb packing schedules.
- Plan and enter the transfer orders for both dry good and produce as requested for the day’s workload.
- Promptly organize warehouse so that all similar product is grouped together.
- Coordinate and organize daily priorities and sequence of inbound loads.
- Drive forklift to assist with a timely offloading of priorities, following FIFO and scanning procedures.
- Assist with training new hires, overseeing their entries and providing assistance as needed
- Ensure product or materials are returned and stored properly back in inventory.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Safe driver as a forklift operator and conduct daily equipment inspections.Previous experience with vegetables or comparable environment is preferred.Ability to learn and develop an understanding of Produce QualityAbility to conduct basic mathematical calculations.Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English.Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook.Knowledge of Famous and RedLine Cooler programs (for inventory management) will be considered an asset.Must be able to work independently or within a team setting.Positive attitude, punctual and willing to grow within the company.Communication skills requirement : Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English; additional languages (i.e. Spanish, will be considered an asset).Physical Abilities :
Must be able to sit, stand, and / or walk for extended periods of time.Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and / or legs.Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbsMust be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.Job Requirements : The incumbent will be committed to customer service excellence and leading by example. A positive attitude in the workplace is required as is the ability to adhere to all human resources, operational and food and health safety policies and procedures.
Note : this description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined and other duties may be assigned.
Mucci welcomes and encourages applications with disabilities to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require a specific accommodation due to a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource Department so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation. Mucci is achieving a culture and work environment that is supportive of employees with disabilities and promotes dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity.