Warehouse Person

EPC Industries Limited•Amherst, NS

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Emmerson Packaging is a third-generation family-owned company and an industry leader in flexible packaging solutions. We pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the highest quality standards and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for 17 years. Our values emphasize helping others succeed, caring for clients and communities, taking responsibility, and doing the right thing. The Warehouse Person selects, organizes, and processes material in the warehouse in accordance with company and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software programs.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy; detail-oriented.
Strong time-management skills; ability to work well with deadlines.
Good reading and comprehension skills.
Good mathematical skills.
Ability and willingness to work scheduled rotating shifts.
Ability to lift items weighing 40 lbs and perform duties involving stretching motions, stair climbing, ladder climbing, and standing.
Secondary school (High School) diploma, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Forklift license (We provide certification training onsite).
Certified for Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks at Emmerson Packaging or at the Emmerson Warehouse, using a forklift, pallet jack, or by hand.
Moves material between departments, and between Emmerson Packaging and the Emmerson Warehouses.
Maintains stock areas at Emmerson Packaging or at the Emmerson Warehouse.
Check packing slips and labels for accuracy.
Retrieves and prepares material according to the production schedules and the shop floor papers.
Receives and maintains bills of lading and packing slips for use in reports.
Performs minor preventive maintenance on forklifts and pallet jacks.
Housekeeping responsibilities in the department’s areas of responsibility.
Assist with inventory counts when required.