Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future  

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. 

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a Warehouse Worker for our Westlock location. Reporting to the Mill Store Manager, the Warehouse worker (Mill Store) supports daily warehouse operations and customer service activities. This role involves handling product movement, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and assisting customers and internal teams. Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset are essential.

About The Role: Our unionized Warehouse Worker provides exceptional customer service and optimizes inventory movement.

Responsibilities: The duties for this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with stock counts and respond to customer inquiries during pickups
• Perform general housekeeping and warehouse duties within the warehouse of the Mill Store, including serving customers, loading feed, and receiving orders using a forklift
• Maintain cleanliness in the yard and load animal handling supplies from the outdoor compound
• Restock feed in the Mill Store as required
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient workflow
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to regularly bend, twist, climb ladders, open/close lids and stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced physically demanding environment
• Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy, and variable-temperature environment
• Use of personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, safety boots, etc.) as required
• Capable of operating equipment and working at heights when required

Skills and Expertise 

Qualifications: 

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Agricultural industry experiences an asset
• Forklift experience is an asset
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Committed to delivering high-quality customer service
• Outstanding organizational abilities and demonstrated attention to detail
• Must be pleasant and professional and demonstrate excellent customer service skills

Working Conditions:

• Regular, full-time hours (Monday to Friday), and/or rotating shifts may be required, including occasional weekends or extended hours based on operational needs
• Unionized position under the Canada - Grain and General Services Union (GSU) agreement

Expectation from the Role: 

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with inquiries and making product recommendations

• Collaborate with team members, maintain a clean and organized store, and support additional tasks as needed

• Accurate movement and reporting of inventory

• On-site location: 9415 – 109 Street Westlock, Alberta T7P 2M6

Why you Will Love Working with Us 

Global Benefits:  

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group  
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone  

Local Benefits:  

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!  
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!  
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance 
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement  
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered) 
• Annual bonus (subject to terms and conditions)

Next Steps:  

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.  We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”  Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.  

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.  

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are ingrained into our core and shape everything we do.  

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Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.