Warehouse - retail clerk

Posted:
11/6/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Town of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada ⋅ Nova Scotia, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Job Description:

IMMEDIATE HIRING – RETAIL SALES and WAREHOUSE WORKER, Bridgewater

FEEDS ‘N NEEDS is hiring… a Retail Sales/Warehouse Worker to join our team in Bridgewateron a permanent full-time basis. If you are local to the area and available to work approximately 40 hours per week, we want to hear from You!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will coordinate incoming shipments, process documents verifying product and quantities; storing, rotating, monitoring and counting inventory; organizing and maintaining the warehouse, yard and store. Must be able to lift 25 kg bags of feed and perform other duties as required.

A DAY IN THE LIFE…

We count on you to bring a professional and positive attitude and a passion for excellent customer service.

  • Complete all paperwork required for assigned tasks ensuring proper documentation for Food Safety and follow quality standards
  • Ability to follow strict manufacturing practices and safety policies
  • Outstanding organizational abilities and demonstrated accurate attention to detail
  • Strong problem-solving skills; Collaborative and communication skills.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently multi-task under tight deadlines

PREFERRED HIRING CRITERIA

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Ability to communicate and write in English
  • Training on the job plus specialized (formal) training
  • Animal health and/or horticultural knowledge required
  • Proficiency in cash handling, MS Office, and other computer applications
  • 2-3 yrs. experience in a mill, warehouse, greenhouse, or farm preferred, with forklift driving skills

REQUIRED TICKETS

  • Must have or be in the process of acquiring Forklift certificate
  • Must have or be in the process of acquiring a Pesticide certificate and Veterinary dispensing certificate

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Ability to regularly bend and twist and lift 25kg on an occasional basis
  • Ability to for long periods
  • Often exposed to loud sounds, distracting noise levels, and dusty hot/cold environments.

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: 

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA benefits that start on Day 1! 

  • Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement 

  • 15 vacation days 

  • Robust pension plan with employer matching that start on Day 1! 

 

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. We 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 authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship. 

We are committed to employment equity, and we 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 engrained 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.