DC Associate

Rahr Malting Co•Airdrie, AB

2d•CA$0 - CA$22•Onsite

About The Position

RahrBSG is looking for a Part Time DC Associate at our location in Airdrie, Alberta location. The DC Associate receives, stores, and distributes material, tools, equipment, and products within a distribution center. The DC Associate supports key initiatives of the company by successfully completing operational responsibilities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, safety, and cost control are prioritized.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), one to three months related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret written information.
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift certification.
Goal-driven contributor that understands operational metrics and takes ownership of individual and team results.
Ability to work independently and use judgment to make decisions and recommend and/or implement solutions.
Identifies and resolves problems in the timely manner, develops alternative solutions, and works well in group problem-solving situations.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while contributing to maintaining a positive team spirit. Puts success of the team above their own interests and supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Able to follow instructions and respond to management direction. Takes responsibility for their own actions and keeps their commitments.
Completes tasks in a timely manner while striving to find ways to increase productivity.
Takes the initiative by seeking increased responsibilities. Asks for and offers help when needed.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Monitors own work to ensure quality and looks for ways to improve and promote it amongst colleagues.
Demonstrates consistent adherence to workplace safety procedures and policies, determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Nice To Haves

Prior distribution center, warehouse, and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine the items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
Operates forkflifts to transfer goods and materials from production or receiving sites to storage or other designated areas, prioritizing safety at all times.
Builds, wraps, sorts, and transports pallets using warehouse and production equipment.
Sorts and places materials or items on/in racks, shelves, or bins according to a predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
Marks materials with identifying information based on standard operating procedures. Uses the information to monitor expiration dates and rotate stock accordingly.
Completes requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and assists in purchasing warehouse supplies and repack containers.
Assembles customer orders from stock and prepares orders for shipment by courier or less than truckload freight (LTL).
Creates shipping labels for couriers and LTL freight.
Loads and unloads all truck orders. Ensures loads are secured in outbound trucks.
Completes weekly maintenance of forklift and engages repair service as needed.
Opens bales, crates, and other containers.
Records amounts of materials or items by weighing or counting products prior to receipt into inventory.
Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
Uses technology, such as computers or handheld devices, to accurately enter records.
Compiles worksheets to organize production of repacks or sample preparation.
Maintains inventory records and participates in cycle counting.
Accountable to operational metrics for productivity, inventory, and safety goals.
Adheres to FDA, State, City, and Company guidelines for food safety handling and facility sanitation.
Adheres to OSHA, State, City, and Company guidelines for developing and maintaining a safe work environment.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the company and operational needs.