Warehouse Shipper

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity quality safety sustainability accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canadas Best Employers in 2023.

As our innovative business grows rapidly we are seeking a Warehouse Shipper to join our team in Richmond BC. Reporting to the Warehouse Manager the Shipping Associate is responsible for ensuring accurate timely and safe shipment of customer orders while maintaining food safety quality and warehouse standards in a cold chain environment.

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday 10am-6:30pm
Wage: $23/hour

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare verify and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Palletize stage wrap and label pallets daily
• Ensure all orders are correctly packed labeled and invoiced prior to shipment/pick up
• Confirm all shipments are picked up as scheduled
• Operate warehouse equipment(walkies forklifts OPR) safely to move and load product
• Adhere to GMPs HACCP SQF and all food safety and quality standards
• Maintain clean sanitary and organized shipping/working areas
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures
• Report any issues related to food safety product quality equipment or personnel safety to the supervisor
• Maintain shipping equipment to Intercity Packers standards
• Perform other related department duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience operating walkies forklifts and pallet jacks is an asset. We provide in-house training and certification
• Comfortable working in a refrigerated warehouse environment
• Ability to be multi-task handle customer inquiries and request
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and safety guidelines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to solve routine problems using established procedures
• Able to read write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Reliable punctual and safety-focused
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg safely

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision prescription drugs disability and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic Staff Celebration BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment
• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

At Intercity Packers Meat & Seafood we believe in good food and good people. Over the past five (5) decades we have cultivated a rich history of bringing customers high-quality innovative and carefully sourced meat and seafood products along with the best customer service. Our unwavering mission to provide customers with the best is reflected in our motto Yes we do!

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or in terms or conditions of employment without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination including race religious beliefs colour gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability age ancestry place of origin marital status source of income family status sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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