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BC - Central Kitchen - Shipping/ Receiving - Receiver Warehouse
@ Sobeys
Delta, British Columbia
Overview
Sobeys is hiring a Material Handler Equipment Operator for its Big 8 and Central Kitchens operation in BC. The role moves, stores and ships food products with forklifts and pallet jacks in a cool 1–4°C environment. Flexible hours including overtime, nights and weekends are expected, and the posting describes a Total Rewards package.
Responsibilities:
- Receive, inspect and verify incoming shipments
- Operate forklifts to load, unload and transport products
- Prepare, stage and ship outgoing orders
- Maintain FIFO product rotation and replenish picking locations
- Complete daily equipment pre-checks
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 6 months warehouse or food production experience
- Experience operating standing forklifts and pallet jacks
- Strong attention to detail with shipping documentation
- Ability to read work instructions and shipping specifications
- Willing to work flexible hours, overtime, nights and weekends
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Supply chain & logistics |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | evening, overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Employee discount |
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Sobeys
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Full company description
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are a family nurturing families – is our collective passion and mission to nurture the things that make life better, including great experiences, families, communities and the lives of our employees. More information on Sobeys Inc. can be found at www.corporate.sobeys.com. Sobeys inc. est une entreprise fièrement canadienne comptant plus de 115 ans d'expérience dans le commerce de détail alimentaire. Nous sommes l'un des deux seuls détaillants alimentaires présents dans tout le Canada, et répondons aux besoins en épicerie de notre clientèle par l'entremise de nos quelque 1 600 magasins répartis dans chacune des dix provinces et arborant l'une ou l'autre de nos diverses enseignes dont Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods et Lawtons Drugs, ainsi que de nos plus de 350 stations d'essence. Notre raison d'être - nous sommes une famille qui nourrit l'esprit de famille - s'incarne aussi dans notre passion et notre mission communes, soit cultiver ce qui rend la vie plus agréable : les expériences exceptionnelles, la famille, les collectivités et la vie de nos employés. Pour plus de renseignements sur Sobeys inc., veuillez consulter la page www.corporate.sobeys.com/fr.
- LinkedIn followers
- 165,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 17,862
- Reported office locations
- 115 King Street, Stellarton, Nova Scotia B0K 1S0, CA
- 17220 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K6, CA
- 4980 Tahoe Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 0C7, CA
- 11281 Albert-Hudon Boulevard, Montreal, Quebec H1G 3J5, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Grocery
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Sobeys
- Specialties
- Grocery / Épicerie
- Retail / Commerce de détail
- Distribution / Distribution
- Corporate / Entreprise
- and Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 300,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Sobeys Inc. is proudly Canadian, with more than 115 years of experience in the food retail business. As one of only two national grocery retailers in Canada, we serve the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods and Lawtons Drugs, as well as more than 350 retail fuel locations. We are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Stellarton, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1907 |
| Specialties | Grocery / ÉpicerieRetail / Commerce de détailDistribution / DistributionCorporate / Entrepriseand Pharmacy & Healthcare / Pharmacie |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 562 |
| View page |
Big 8 and our Central Kitchens play an important role in bringing great products to our stores and customers. From the iconic Big 8 beverage brand to our growing Central Kitchens network producing fresh, chef-inspired meals that are ready to eat, heat, or cook, these teams help deliver quality and convenience across our banners. Together, they combine manufacturing and culinary expertise to support our stores with differentiated products customers love.
Ready to Make an impact?
The Material Handler Equipment Operator (MHEO) is responsible for the safe movement, storage, and shipment of products using forklifts and other equipment in a food production environment. The MHEO is responsible for receiving and verifying shipments, maintaining inventory accuracy and product rotation, and ensuring orders are prepared and shipped efficiently while meeting safety and quality standards.
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Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
• Safely and accurately move product into inventory and to the correct locations on a continuous basis.
• Operate a forklift to load, unload, and transport products.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments; ensure proper placement in storage areas.
• Prepare, stage, and ship outgoing orders while ensuring accuracy and product integrity.
• Maintain proper product rotation (FIFO) and replenish picking locations as needed.
• Place palletized products in designated reserve and pick slots.
• Complete daily equipment inspections (pre-checks) and operate equipment safely at all times.
• Work closely with production and warehouse teams to support workflow and productivity.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and uphold sanitation standards.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work in a cool environment (1–4°C).
• Follow all food safety (GFSI) and health & safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
What you have to offer:
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a warehouse, distribution centre, or food production environment.
• Experience operating mobile equipment (standing forklift, manual and electric pallet jacks, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle shipping documentation accurately.
• Ability to read and understand work instructions and shipping specifications.
• Committed to safety, quality, and maintaining product integrity (minimizing damage and shortages).
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet productivity standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working on the floor in a hands-on role.
• Willing and able to work flexible hours, including overtime, nights, and weekends.
• Previous loading experience is considered an asset.
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Learn more about our story and culture:
Who We Are | Why Work With Us
Total Rewards
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
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