Facility Assistant

Essential Functions of the Job:

• To receive product in the warehouse, unpack and put product away.
• Ship merchandise as required.
• To co‑ordinate and assist in delivering product to customers in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintain current and accurate records of merchandise entering or leaving the warehouse.
• Be familiar with the different lines of merchandise carried in the Agro Centre.
• Sort packing slips and invoices and distribute to the Agro Manager.
• To assemble damaged merchandise as received in the warehouse and advise the Agro Manager for markdown recording and claims preparation.
• Initiate claims for damaged or short shipped merchandise.
• Maintain warehouse and agro yard in an orderly, organized manner.
• Operate and maintain all equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Assist in scheduling the maintenance of all vehicles and equipment.
• Satisfactorily settle all customer complaints referred to him/her in accordance with company policy.
• To be responsible for the security of the warehouse area – receiving doors locked at all times except receiving or shipping merchandise, in and out shipments properly accounted for, etc.
• Observe safety measures and report hazardous conditions immediately to the Agro Manager.
• Assist in other areas as assigned.

• Knowledge of Agricultural products
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to problem solve
• To be able to work effectively with other staff, supervisors and customers
• Experience operating computer based applications including Microsoft Word, Excel
• Strong organizational and record keeping skills
• Ability to follow safe work procedures

• Grade 12
• Prior retail experience in an agricultural environment an asset
• Previous warehouse experience an asset
• Valid Class 5 license with a clean driver abstract
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certification

Our employees receive competitive salaries, a profit‑sharing program, EFAP program, employee discount program, a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing learning opportunities, and an employer‑contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co‑op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.