Produce Receiving Associate

Bondi Produce is a progressive family-owned and operated food distribution company with a focus on fresh produce and specialty ingredients. We are a recognized brand amongst Toronto’s most distinguished chefs and strive to be a leader in our industry. We’re passionate about food and committed to being on the cutting edge of what’s next in our industry. We’re looking for smart, energetic, and curious thinkers who are eager to take on new challenges and help fulfill our customer promise of “making it happen” for chefs and restauranteurs across the province.

Position Summary

We are looking for a receiver to join our fast-paced team. Our ideal candidate is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves kind of person who isn’t afraid to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Offloads product from trucks and provides for rotation on a “first in-first out” basis unless otherwise specified by a supervisor.
• Is licensed and operates a forklift, pump truck or an electric pallet jack safely and efficiently.
• Properly breaks down skids and sorts accordingly.
• Responsible for the accuracy and quality all products shipped or received.
• Stages products in cooler, warehouse and on dock to ensure that only quality products are accessible for selection and delivery to customers, and consults with the supervisor, quality control specialist or purchaser when there is a doubt about quality, temperature check in all inbound products.
• Responsible to control any non-conforming product that does not meet customer/internal specifications by placing it on hold physically and in ERP system.
• Actively inspects certain percentage of all products based on industry standards to ensure they are free from contaminants, and/or quality defects.
• Create and maintain a detailed and accurate report of inspection results, including taking pictures and communicating inspection results to all appropriate personnel
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of our products.
• Communicates with supervisor in the event that product has not been stored in the designated area and/or at proper temperature.
• Notifies supervisor or purchaser when special or non-stock items have been received and stored.
• Inspects all incoming trucks according to company guidelines. (temperature, cleanliness and sanitation).
• Records all deliveries in log.
• Processes PO’s (purchase orders) in ERP System after receiving physical product.
• Other duties relevant to the position will be assigned as required.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Knowledge of produce is an asset.
• Must have valid Raymond Reach forklift licence.
• Must have WMS and RF scanner experience.
• Working knowledge using Outlook and WMS application.
• 1 – 3 years of experience operating above equipment in a warehouse environment (accident free).
• Prior experience in a fast paced warehouse preferred.
• Prior experience in a multi-temperature environment an asset.
• May be required to work longer than the scheduled work hours.
• Must be available to work weekends, up to 6 days a week.
• Has a history of good attendance and adherence to the work schedule.
• Work shift start time at 6:00 AM.

Bondi Produce embraces diversity in the workplace environment. The company encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working 6 days a week (Sunday - Friday), with a potential start time as early as 6:00am?

Experience:

• produce: 1 year (preferred)
• warehouse: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Reach Forklift licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person