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ROLE DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the shipping and receiving process is streamlined and monitored. The Working Foreman is a leadership position that assists with the organization, supervision, and training of the shipping department employees. Position works in a fast-paced environment, operating mobile equipment and doing repetitive work.
DUTIES
- Accountable to accurately and efficiently perform duties to assist the flow of materials and products in to and out of the facility.
- Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
- Inputting and maintaining accurate data entry of shipping and receiving records.
- Book delivery appointments with customers and carriers as required.
- React and respond to the daily demands placed upon the department.
- Responsible to ensure department equipment is maintained and functional, including but not limited to; forklift, power jack, racks and dock equipment.
- Responsible for managing the inventory and assisting with physical inventory counts for products, materials, and supplies.
- Accountable for the effective supervision of department staff, including but not limited to;
- Train and coach employees in each position in the shipping department.
- Ensure employees are adhering to company GMP’s proper food safety, and Company Health and Safety policies.
- Accountable to safely operate mobile equipment (manual and motorized) ensuring personal safety and employee safety.
- Accountable to adhere to and utilize Company policies and procedures, and HACCP regulations.
- Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and visitors.
- Provide effective customer service to all internal and external clients/customers.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Shipping Supervisor in their absence.
- Other duties will be assigned as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have current Mobile Handling Equipment Certification, with experience working with power jacks, forklifts, etc.
- Medium computer skills required, with experience in Word, Excel, and Internet
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Minimum of one year shipping and receiving experience.
- Perceived Leadership ability required.
- Mathematical and organizational skills required.
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
**Wage:**Over $28 / hour, Benefits, Company-Matched Pension, Sick Days, Personal days, annual increases and more.
Shift:
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM Start (may be required to start at 6:00 AM/7:00 AM/9:00 AM), plus daily overtime and Saturday overtime as needed
**Location:**9620 56 Avenue, Edmonton
Thank you for your application. Please know that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.
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Top Benefits
About the role
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, this position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure that the shipping and receiving process is streamlined and monitored. The Working Foreman is a leadership position that assists with the organization, supervision, and training of the shipping department employees. Position works in a fast-paced environment, operating mobile equipment and doing repetitive work.
DUTIES
- Accountable to accurately and efficiently perform duties to assist the flow of materials and products in to and out of the facility.
- Reviews shipping notices, bills of lading, invoices, orders, and other records to determine shipping priorities, work assignments, and shipping methods required to meet shipping and receiving schedules.
- Inputting and maintaining accurate data entry of shipping and receiving records.
- Book delivery appointments with customers and carriers as required.
- React and respond to the daily demands placed upon the department.
- Responsible to ensure department equipment is maintained and functional, including but not limited to; forklift, power jack, racks and dock equipment.
- Responsible for managing the inventory and assisting with physical inventory counts for products, materials, and supplies.
- Accountable for the effective supervision of department staff, including but not limited to;
- Train and coach employees in each position in the shipping department.
- Ensure employees are adhering to company GMP’s proper food safety, and Company Health and Safety policies.
- Accountable to safely operate mobile equipment (manual and motorized) ensuring personal safety and employee safety.
- Accountable to adhere to and utilize Company policies and procedures, and HACCP regulations.
- Accountable to ensure a safe work environment for coworkers, customers, and visitors.
- Provide effective customer service to all internal and external clients/customers.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Shipping Supervisor in their absence.
- Other duties will be assigned as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have current Mobile Handling Equipment Certification, with experience working with power jacks, forklifts, etc.
- Medium computer skills required, with experience in Word, Excel, and Internet
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Minimum of one year shipping and receiving experience.
- Perceived Leadership ability required.
- Mathematical and organizational skills required.
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
**Wage:**Over $28 / hour, Benefits, Company-Matched Pension, Sick Days, Personal days, annual increases and more.
Shift:
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM Start (may be required to start at 6:00 AM/7:00 AM/9:00 AM), plus daily overtime and Saturday overtime as needed
**Location:**9620 56 Avenue, Edmonton
Thank you for your application. Please know that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
About Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is one of Canada's leading manufacturers of primary and further processed protein products for both retail and foodservice customers as well as international markets. We manufacture pork, beef, turkey, chicken and fish products. Our family of brands include: Cuddy, Lilydale, Janes, Mastro, San Daniele, Fletcher's, Vienna, Riserva and Zamzam. We are also the exclusive distributor of Italy’s finest Rio Mare, Lavazza and San Benedetto products in Canada.