Shipper/Receiver

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Shipping + Receiving Supervisor (Mississauga), the Shipper/Receiver will be responsible for all aspects of Shipping and Receiving at Maple Lodge Farms Mississauga location.

Shift: Mon – Fri – 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm (Shift flexibility required, Fully on-site)

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, respect for family and hard work
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

• Responsible for ensuring all products being shipped and received are packaged as per approved procedures to avoid damage.
• Ensures products shipped to other federally registered establishment conform to the associated regulatory requirements.
• Follows First-In, First-Out (FIFO) procedure to ensure that oldest product in facility is shipped first to ensure customers receive fresh product with the longest shelf life.
• Completes all required Shipping + Receiving documentation accurately.
• Inspects and ensures that carriers used to load or unload goods are clean, and do not pose a food safety hazard.
• Assists in the planning and organizing warehouse activities relating to Shipping & Receiving, transportation, receiving returns, order filling, inventory control, and storage.
• Implements corrective action and process improvements when and where appropriate.
• Maintains a clean and safe warehouse environment.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures a. Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Able to support other shifts during vacation coverage.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Minimum one-year hands on practical experience in Shipping & Receiving
• Previous experience driving BT counterbalance forklift
• Experience with pick list/order picking preferred.
• Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• High School Diploma
• Forklift license required
  
  

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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