UTILITY WORKER

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The Warehouse Utility Worker reports to the Warehouse Supervisor on the shift assigned. This individual must be able to operate a forklift and other motorized equipment and use handheld scanners to conduct movement of inventory items.  Their duties include but are not limited to replenishment, put-away, off-load containers, transfer of goods, temperature monitoring, and identifying goods for write off. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Operates a forklift and other motorized equipment (pallet rider) in carrying out daily activities. 

• Selecting of items for customer pickups, as well as internal customer request.  

• Participate fully in the reduction of shrink, variances, and damage.  

• Assist with bin replenishment and put away goods based on the Receiving Clerk’s instruction using radio frequency (RF) handheld equipment. 

• Monitor internal movements to ensure products are in the correct bin and rotated based on FEFO rules. 

• Assist with the transfer of goods between sites using RF handheld equipment and follow CPJ’s established procedures while conducting transfer. 

• Identifies products to be written off and reporting same to Supervisor daily.  

• Offloading of containers and storage of items based on the Receiving Clerk’s instruction.  

• Assist with general housekeeping duties (sweeping of the floors, cleaning walls, speed doors, shutters, and curtains. 

• Assist with repackaging of products.  

• Assist with the transfer of items between the warehouse storage and the distribution centre. 

•  Assist with the dating of products as required.  

  Required Skills 

• Secondary school leaving certificate. 

• Three (3) CSEC subjects or equivalent. 

• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems is an asset. 

• Food distribution experience strongly preferred. 

• Knowledge of Bureau of Standards regulations, HACCP and AEO is an asset. 

• Ability to work nights, weekends and public holidays as required. 

• Demonstrate strong Interpersonal skills.