Discovery Organics is Western Canada’s trusted source for certified organic and fair trade produce. Discovery values relationships with their customers, their suppliers and the staff members who make up this unique company. Beginning in 1999, founded by Annie Moss and Randy Hooper, Discovery has now grown into a successful company with more than 70 employees, from all walks of life, and is looking to add to our ranks. Discovery Organics is hiring a full time Quality Control & Receiving Team Member to join the warehouse team.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
- Receive & quality check all incoming orders to Discovery
- Assess and quality check all fresh produce on a daily basis
- Receive and maintain inventory in Silver Creek program
- Process & submit claim reports when necessary
- Receive and process customer returns
- Coordinate with weekly donation recipients
- Uphold quality of Discovery’s produce standards
- Maintain a pest control log and liaise with pest control agency if and when necessary
Required Qualifications:
- Must be detail oriented & have good visual inspection ability
- Able and willing to work in a fast paced warehouse environment
- Ability to multitask and prioritize time sensitive tasks
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
- Reliable & collaborative worker in either a team or individually
- Fluent in English – both written and verbal
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook365
- Experience in a warehouse and/or with fresh produce
- Food Safe Level 1 is an asset, but not required
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs from floor level to standing position
- Spend the majority of an 8 hour shift on your feet
- Able to work in cold cooler temperatures (35F – 50F)
- Ability to compost produce when necessary
Shift Availability:
- Day shift (hours of operation: 7am – 6pm)
- Weekend availability is required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
