Material Handler & Order Fulfillment (May - August)

YOUR DAILY MISSION: Pick and pack orders for shipment while being our go-to for moving product through our facility safely and efficiently!

WHO ARE YOU?
Putting together a shipment of coffee? No problem! Manoeuvring a forklift like a pro? You’ve got this! You are great under pressure and can easily juggle shifting priorities. As a member of Kicking Horse Coffee’s elite Fulfillment & Logistics Team, you will be the powerhouse that takes care of all things coming and going. 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
Put together coffee orders with speed and accuracy. When you’re not on the production floor making sure orders are properly labelled and ready to ship, you’ll be behind the wheel of a forklift, receiving the supplies needed to keep operations running smoothly. As we grow and evolve with Kicking Horse Coffee, you will grow and flow within the department, broadening your duties and skills as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive mail and distributor orders from E21.
• Pick and pack the appropriate products according to the order sheet. 
• Load and unload shipments departing from and arriving at Kicking Horse Coffee.
• Work directly with the Fulfillment & Logistics Team Leader to understand the daily and weekly shipping schedule.
• Ensure quality standards are met, that all policies and procedures are followed, that work is being done safely.
• Prep and stage the room according to the needs of packaging supplies throughout the day.
• Inspect all incoming products and match paperwork provided with the shipment.
• Deliver pallets to the proper location. Ensure all shipments are shipped by the end of the day.
• Ensure all additional daily and monthly cleaning and housekeeping tasks are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.
• Perform inventory moves and enter shipment data in E21 database system.
• Ensure that the right product is loaded according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Flexibility to pivot from assigned daily tasks (due to unforeseen circumstances such as truck delays/road closures/cut roasts etc.) and provide coverage as needed by assuming the most effective role within the Fulfillment & Logistics team.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, providing input and insights.
• Receive and put away green bean shipments according to standard operating procedures.
• Assist with monthly cycle counts of all finished product in the warehouse.
• Assist with finished product putaway and ensure PQ is emptied throughout the day.
• Assist with building and shipping orders to Stalco, our Direct to Consumer warehouse.
• Assist with building, packing, and delivering orders for the KHC Café and our local customers
• Receive mail deliveries and provide excellent customer service to delivery and line haul drivers.
• Willingness to join the Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committee (JOHSC) and support  JOHSC tasks.
• Supports onboarding in the department through job shadowing and collaboration over shared responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A narrow aisle and sit-down forklift operator certificate is appreciated but not required (we will train you up!)
• A valid driver’s license is required. 
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting an ASS-et.
• Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate record-keeping in a computer database. 
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills. Clear communicator. 
• Collaborator with a “team work makes the dream work” mentality.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to an environment with continuously changing tasks.  
• Ability to repetitively lift, pull and push 50+ pounds.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada.

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
We are looking for people that embody our purpose, soul, and spirit. We want to work with folks that will nurture and enhance our culture of belonging, inclusivity, and love. In practice, this means you are:

Awake: Reliable and ready to wake up and kick ass. You're adaptable, agile, and energized by a fast-paced environment.  You are aware of how you impact the world and those around you, as well as how the world, impacts you.

Intentional: You do everything with good intention. You act with kindness, respect, and professionalism.

Courageous: Change doesn’t scare you, in fact, you embrace it with open arms. You’ve got grit! You have a strong curiosity and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Sophistication: You annhiliate mediocrity with strong attention to detail and high personal standards for quality.

Love: You have a positive and fun disposition. You have a “mug half full” approach to life. You are a collaborator by nature and enjoy working alongside a small and mighty team.

PERKS TO PIQUE YOUR INTEREST
When individuals thrive, communities thrive. And we are here to help that happen. The following perks and programs have been designed with intention, to ensure our people prosper. 

• The Dough: Living wages for all our roles, specifically this role starts at $21.82 per hour
• Mug Fillers: Damn good discounts on coffee beans, and have all the caffeine you will need to keep you fuelled onsite. These benefits include discounted beverages, food, and merchandise in the Café.
• Environmental and Community Giving: Our Green Commuting program pays employees up to $3.00 per day for choosing a green commute to work. Our Dream Fund provides Kicking Horse Coffee dreamers with financial funding to put towards community projects.
• The best perk of all, an exceptional crew of human beans that love what they do and kick ass at it too. Foodies, cooks, coffee lovers, fun havers and hard workers alike. 

OTHER INFORMATION

• This role is full-time / temporary, which means we are looking for amazing unicorns who will be working with our Fulfillment & Logistics team starting in May until August 2024.
• We work eight-hour days, Monday to Friday. 

HOW TO APPLY
Sound like your cuppa? You seem like a mover-and-a-shaker. You should probably apply. Create your account with our candidate portal (through Get Hired) and submit your resume and application form. Since you’re more than just a resume, please be prepared to answer a few questions about yourself including:

1. Tell us one thing about yourself we would not find on your resume.
2. Why do you want to work with us? 
3. What inspires you about small-town, mountain living?

This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with applications reviewed as they are received. So don’t delay, apply right away!

SPIRIT OF LOVE
Love means welcoming everyone to ensure an inclusive place for all. We seek team members from all walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures.

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