Role overview

This is a vital role in our operations; the Order Pickers fulfill customer orders and prepare them for shipping. This role works exclusively in the Cooler and Freezer storage areas, operates machinery, picks at elevated levels and palletizes the order as it is being picked. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Pick products as indicated on individual pick lists, using scanners.
Place products on pallet such that they are stable, secure, and well-balanced.
Be familiar with warehouse layout, including directional access and location codes.
Meet and exceed expectations related to accuracy and productivity.
Adhere to safety standards, both in equipment use and in picking procedures.
Learn and follow steps to choose correct pallet for different customers.
Follow procedures when product is out-of-stock.
Place pallets in correct staging area.
As directed, wrap pallets and prepare for shipping.
Complete paperwork as required.
Learn and follow spill clean-up procedures.
Participate in inventory as required.
Assist with general warehouse clean-up/housekeeping.
Follow Food Safety and GDP guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS + EXPECTATIONS:

Must have experience working in cold temperatures (cooler + freezer) + have previous warehouse picking experience.
High level of physical ability and endurance.
Comfortable working at elevated heights.
Can lift up to 50lbs.
Repeated lifting, bending, twisting, standing, reaching.
Attention to detail and focus on accuracy.
Ability to work autonomously; be self-directed and complete work independently.
Reading comprehension of alphanumeric codes.
Food Safety trained (training provided).
Machine operation Jungheinrich (training provided).
Knowledge of warehouse (distribution) operations and flow.

COMPENSATION + WORKING CONDITIONS:
This is a full-time and permanent position (40 hours/week) with options for overtime as required. The schedule is Tuesday to Saturday, 3-11pm during the weekdays and 9am-5pm on Saturday. The hourly rate is $24.43, with a $1/hour premium for hours worked after 9pm. Benefits are available after 3-months of employment.

About Purity Life Grocery:

Purity Life Health Products, LP, is Canada's leading distributor of natural health products across our two divisions, Purity Life Wellness and Purity Life Grocery. At Purity Life, we believe natural health products make a difference in peoples' lives. Our vision is to be Canada's most valued natural health products distributor.