Warehouse Associate - Burnaby, Canada - Daiya Foods Inc.

Daiya Foods Inc.

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Welcome to the unexpected delight of plant-based exploration We're the creators of a revolutionary cheese alternative that tastes, shreds, melts and stretches like traditional cheese.

Today, as plant-based food grows in popularity, that spirit of innovation continues to inspire our team.

We believe in pioneering plant-based breakthroughs that delight people and planet. Our portfolio of great tasting foods provide an opportunity for everyone to gather around the table, whether you have food allergies, are flexitarian, vegan, vegetarian, or just plant-based curious

We're one big family of food-loving Daiyans, and we're always on the lookout for people who share our passion, our vision, and our ability to make each other smile.

SUMMARY

A Warehouse Associate plays a key role in achieving business objectives by performing the job duties of Shipper/Receiver and WIP to facilitate the movement of ingredients or goods to ensure maximum efficiencies and workflow to best support our production demands.

Our Warehouse Associates work as part of a production warehouse team to organize and process our inventory with extreme accuracy to meet quality standards while minimizing waste.

Warehouse Associates are able to competently perform the duties of Shipper/Receiver and WIP Associate as assigned by the Plant Manager.

Each Warehouse Associate will have a primary focus of responsibilities (WIP or Shipper/Receiver) and will back-up the other functions in the Warehouse to work as a high functioning team.

All Warehouse Associates will ensure job duties are carried out in accordance with internal and external standards and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, HACCP and SQF requirements along with Work Safe BC standards.

Shift:6:30am-3pm

Salary:
$20.75/hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform physical inventory counts daily and ensure the WIP Cooler inventory file is kept current
Complete all requests in a timely manner and provide excellent customer service to the Production Control Manager
Verify correct product is staged for production requirements in advance of each shift
Ensure FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory system to organize the packaging area with product with the oldest date code
Continuously organize and arrange inventory rows to be efficiently organized by product type and revalidate inventory
Coordinate flow of hoops from the cook room to make space in WIP inventory as each batch is finished
Organize and manage all requests made by R&D and QA for: On Hold product, Rejected product and Product for donation
Minimize waste and maintain a clean working environment
Accurately complete Shipper/Receiver duties as required by business demands
May be assigned to other duties as required
Receive all inbound materials according to established receiving procedures
Complete all requests in a timely manner and provide excellent customer service to the Senior Buyer
Ensure materials are stored in appropriate, logical or designated locations
Maintain and handle materials in a safe, organized and efficient manner in keeping with the company's regulatory policies and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of food safety policy, including managing, segregating, and/or disposing of nonconforming materials
Ensure all raw materials and packaging are picked and staged in a timely manner according to production needs
Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips or related documents
Unpack, document and route goods to appropriate area
Ensure all ERP transactions (receiving and movements of materials) happen accurately and promptly
Perform cycle counts and periodic full inventory counts to maintain inventory accuracy in the ERP system
Assist Material Handling Supervisor in researching inventory variances
Continuously improve material handling process
Minimize waste and maintain a clean working environment
Pick and pack Finished Goods (FG) and ship in priority order in an "on time" consistent basis
Complete all requests in a timely manner and provide excellent customer service to the Logistics Manager
Communicate order fulfillment issues in a timely manner to all affected parties
Warp and store pallets as required. Finalize orders and print packing slips for shipment
Prepare all related documents, weigh bills, FDA for samples and other shipping documentation as required
Adhere to QA shipping requirements by ensuring temperature of trucks and logging information
Prepare marketing and sales food shipments and paperwork for Federal Express
Primary contact with all freight and courier suppliers
Accurately complete WIP duties as required by business demands