Shipping and Freight Associate Location Vancouver, BC :
Who We Are Meet Fresh Prep — Western Canada's most convenient and sustainable meal kit delivery service.
As a certified B Corporation, we make convenient eating healthy and sustainable for the communities we operate in. We source quality local ingredients whenever possible, and deliver in reusable, recyclable and compostable packaging. We offer 10 chef-created meal kit recipes each week, with options for many lifestyles and preferences including vegetarian and vegan. Fresh Prep has been selected as one of 2022 BC's Top Employers and ranked #38 in the Globe and Mail's 2021 Canada's Top Growing Companies List.
Who You Are
- Positive Attitude. You approach work in a cheery and optimistic way.
- Reliable & Dependable. You like to see a job well done and will ensure that things are done the “right” way. You show up for all scheduled shifts on time and ready to work.
- Collaborative Team Player. You are motivated by collaborative team task achievement and driving a results-oriented culture.
- Open. You are open to constructive feedback, but aren't afraid to let your opinions be known. You approach the problem at hand from a strategic and empathetic point of view.
What You'll Be Doing The key function of this role is to expedite the loading process for Fresh Prep's Delivery department, ensuring that drivers are moving efficiently through the parkade and that their vehicles are loaded quickly. You will be responsible for:
- Confirming racks that have been order picked for drivers include all deliveries on their route.
- Driving a Regular van or Sprinter van.
- Staging the checked rack at a specific stall within the parkade at Fresh Prep, along with any PPE (gloves, sanitizer, garbage bags, masks) we provide for delivery drivers.
- Supporting drivers loading - ensuring idle time is kept to a minimum.
- Ensuring only those drivers whose racks are confirmed and staged are entering the parkade.
- Pallet building according to shipping manifests.
- Keeping traffic moving through the parkade quickly, safely, and efficiently.
- Loading and unloading using proper practices.
- Confirming racks that have been order picked for drivers include all deliveries on their route.
- Using Fresh Prep's delivery software and accurately following directions therein.
- Staging the checked rack at a specific stall within the parkade at Fresh Prep, along with any PPE (gloves, sanitizer, garbage bags, masks) we provide for delivery drivers.
- Supporting drivers loading - ensuring idle time is kept to a minimum.
- Ensuring only those drivers whose racks are confirmed and staged are entering the loading area.
- Pallet building according to shipping manifests.
- Keeping traffic moving through the loading area quickly, safely, and efficiently.
- Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking.
- Report discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.current standards and procedures.
- Ensure that shipments contain proper documentation and if multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete.
- Maintain an organized work area according to policies, procedures and safety regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For - High school diploma or GED.
- You can read and interpret Excel spreadsheets and Google Sheets and use email and other computer applications.
- You are confident in communicating clearly with diverse individuals in a fast-paced environment.
- You have an ability to implement new processes or strategies in Logistics.
- You have the ability to talk to technical and non-technical individuals about your work.
- You're able to be flexible with timing, staying until the job is done - end times may vary depending on a variety of factors.
- Working experience in Driving, Order Picking, or Shipping and Receiving role preferred.
- Able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Basic mathematical skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- Attention to detail in all areas of work.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude.
Working Conditions - Manual dexterity required to use desktop computers and peripherals.
- Overtime as required.
- Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs may be required.
- Work is performed in a combination of environments and temperatures.
- This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes and oils.
What You Can Expect - An inclusive, fun workplace filled with fantastic colleagues. We're a certified B-Corporation and our team is passionate about making a positive difference (and also about food!)
- Competitive pay.
- Comprehensive health benefits (including medical, dental, vision and life-insurance) after 90 days of successful employment.
- Free food!
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the , please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit. Fresh Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination of any kind. We value diversity at our company and at all job levels our goal is to be diverse, inclusive and representative of the communities we operate in. We endeavour to recruit, develop and retain the best talent from a diverse candidate pool and truly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion among our team members is vital to our success as a company. We trust that in applying for a role with us you value this as well!
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