Shipper/Receiver

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Business Unit: Technical Foam

Hiring Manager: Dalton Drost

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Shipping and Material Handler

• ROLE PURPOSE

To aid and support the Materials Manager with the goal of implementing continuous improvement to our systems and processes and implement standards. Mainly focused on material flow, lay outs and lean tools. To observe, study, and report information about our existing systems and processes to help the team better understand opportunities for improvement. To conduct regular audits on our critical processes such as schedule follow-up (both new and existing) to ensure that change is not only achieved but maintained.

• Duties
  • Safety
    • maintain green walkways clear at all times
    • follow check list (forklift)
  • Schedule
    • attainability, report delays in the schedule to the supervisor
    • report when schedule is not being followed
    • review schedule before shift starts to identify resources needed, such as space, raw material, and help if needed
  • Space
    • provide space for finish goods by placing them in the designated
    • report to the supervisor if the designated area is full
  • Raw material
    • bring raw material to the area for the next work order (s)
    • place the balance on the designated area
  • Finish goods
    • look for handling damage
    • place material that needs to be reworked on the QC hold area
    • notify supervisor if there is no more space in the QC hold area
  • Abnormalities
    • report machine/material/safety or any other abnormality to the supervisor
  • Scrap
    • assure scrap is properly marked and approved
    • move scrap to designated area
  • Consumption
    • review consumption log and avoid moving material if the previous batch is not close
    • report abnormalities to the supervisor
  • Others
    • support lean activities
    • 5 s responsibilities and projects
    • Other activities as needed such as cross training

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this position will be accountable for are:

• Receiving and verifying all incoming materials for the plant *
• Operating and maintaining a lift truck as required *
• Checking finished goods for accuracy of labels *
• Stocking production lines with empty packaging *
• Remove full totes from production line as required *
• Loading and unloading of trucks as required *
• Identify and inform Supervisor of any product, process or quality problems, equipment failure, or health and safety concerns as applicable.
• Assist in month-end closing procedures.
• Maintain area housekeeping in accordance with 5S.
• Other duties assigned as required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of Material Handling experience in a Manufacturing environment is required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to receive forklift and propane handling certification is required.
• Ability to receive yard dog certification is required.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.