Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Job Summary:

The Receiving and Dry Goods Document Technician is responsible for accurately billing out orders, and ensure product is properly traced, and shipped out to the correct customer. The Receiving and Dry Goods Document Technician also ensures drivers are checked in and released with appropriate paperwork and assists in shipping products. This role will support the Buyer and the Purchasing Departments; review inventory supplies, find efficiencies and ensure minimum and maximum stock levels remain consistent. This technician will complete proper rotation (FIFO) procedures and support the department by testing new concept packaging. The position will require some travel to storage facilities, greenhouse and packhouse operations to provide a level of customer support as it relates to package supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Complete physical Inventory counts of all stocked items twice weekly.
• Communicate and address variances, quality issues and concerns with relevant departments to help identify the causes and implement sustainable corrective action.
• Assist in securing letters of compliance for food safety from existing packaging suppliers.
• Visit and regularly communicate with growers, to establish and evaluate their packaging needs; review quality and inventory on hand.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external clients and vendors.
• Administrative duties; collecting information, data input.
• Collect, record, verify and print receiving documentation and data; cross check to bill of lading to ensure accurate
• Reporting of inventory and product levels; create reports
• Investigate variances, resolve discrepancies and complete revisions; report to personnel with authority
• Act as a point of contact for Truck Drivers; provide drivers with accurate paperwork before load is released
• Track and report driver concerns about trailer, equipment or product shortage
• Provide support to supervisor as is relates to driver schedule, lot layout; notify drivers when trailers need to be pulled or placed at dock
• Partner with Supervisor and Quality Department to assist in receiving product
• Schedule receiving and inbound appointments as required
• Ensure compliance for GMPS, SOP’s, policies, and procedures
• Other core expectations as defined by the company

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post secondary education preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year forklift experience required
• Minimum of one (1) year inventory management and/or quality assurance experience in the produce industry preferred
• Experience with ERP software FAMOUS® preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
• Some computer knowledge required; Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), ERP software, FAMOUS® preferred
• Excellent analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment; possess a strong attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; provide leadership when needed

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; flexibility required; ability and willingness to travel for training; must hold a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Specific vision capabilities required; employee is to work in front of a computer, sitting and/or standing for prolonged periods is required.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms.
• The position will involve needing to lift up to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Hothouse Foods today!

Pure Flavor Farms is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please contact the Human Resources department if an accommodation is required.

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Experience

• 1 - 3 years: Experience in a warehouse or production setting

• 1 - 3 years: Ability to communicate with various levels of management and staff
• 1 - 3 years: Previous experience working in a food industry.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals