Shipper/receiver (Temporary) - Richmond, Canada - Salt Spring Coffee

Salt Spring Coffee

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

**Position: Shipper/ Receiver

Temporary**
Who are we?

Established in 1996, Salt Spring Coffee is one of Canada's largest organic, fair trade, specialty coffee roasters. Our mission is to change the world for the better through coffee. We've always believed in doing business in a way that creates a positive impact along our supply chain. To us, that means sourcing sustainably grown organic coffee and paying a fair price.

As a proud member of the B-Corp movement, we are always striving to meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Overview of Position:

This will be a temporary position, the term of employment will commence on the date of hire and continue until February 1, 2024.

This position may be extended and have the potential for permanent employment, which would include qualifying for our extended benefits and other associated perks.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a dedicated, safety-oriented Shipper/Receiver, who pays attention to detail. If you would like to become part of a progressive, fast-growing company, this may be the position for you

What will you do?

Ensure all delivery requirements/logistics for each customer are followed.
Process orders and ensure inventory levels are updated in inventory software.
Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the shipping/receiving and warehouse area, ensuring compliance with Quality Assurance and Worksafe standards.
Weekly inventory of warehouse supplies
Visually inspect suppliers dropping off or picking up orders, to ensure safety in the shipping/receiving area.
Maintain records and checklists; file paperwork
Plan and organize pick ups with various carriers based on requested delivery dates
Occasionally contribute to roasting or packaging efforts depending on production needs.

What we offer:

Competitive wage $19.00/hr
Full time hours
Free coffee at work and for home
Company discounts
Be part of a B-Corp organization that is dedicated to sustainability
Great company culture
Shipping is closed for one week in December

Who are you?

Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
Computer literate (Google docs, Google sheets, NetSuite; Amazon and Shopify vendor experience is an asset)
Highly organized and detailoriented
Team Player

Considerations:

Required to be on your feet for extended periods of time
Working in a manufacturing environment, noise and temperature fluctuations of heat and cold
Required to lift up to 50 lbs over waist level
Strong scent of roasted coffee

Nice to haves:

Forklift and/or electric pallet jack certificate
First Aid Certification

Salt Spring Coffee is an Equal Opportunity employer. We believe in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, or political views.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
$19.00 per hour

Schedule: