Posted 11 days ago
Shipper
@ Wonderbrands
Amherst, Nova Scotia
Overview
Wonderbrands is hiring an experienced Shipper at its Amherst Bakery to pick, prepare and ship customer orders accurately and on time. The role covers order picking, trailer loading, shipping paperwork, inventory control and forklift operation in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse setting. The posting requires at least 2 years of shipping or order picking experience and states that the position works scheduled shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and on time
- Load finished products into trailers in the correct order
- Complete shipping documentation and inventory records
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment safely
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years of shipping or order picking experience
- Proficiency in mathematics and reconciling quantities
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Strong English communication skills, verbal and written
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
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Wonderbrands
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Full company description
At Wonderbrands®, our mindset is as fresh as the bread we bake daily. It’s why we’re on a mission to deliver better, fresh tasting baked goods to all Canadians. We are one of the largest bakeries in Canada and makers of Wonder®, Country Harvest™, D’Italiano™, Gadoua®, and Casa Mendosa ™. Wonderbrands™, part of the FGF Brands group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on production innovation capabilities, leading-edge supply chain practices, and investing deeply in communities where we bake. Join us on our journey as we revolutionize the baking industry.
- LinkedIn followers
- 31,956
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 831
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Bakery
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Wonderbrands
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 18,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At Wonderbrands®, our mindset is as fresh as the bread we bake daily. It’s why we’re on a mission to deliver better, fresh tasting baked goods to all Canadians. We are one of the largest bakeries in Canada and makers of Wonder®, Country Harvest™, D’Italiano™, Gadoua®, and Casa Mendosa ™. Wonderbrands™, part of the FGF Brands group of companies, is unlocking an incredible opportunity for growth through a focus on…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food & Beverages |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 72 |
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Job Posting
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Shipper to join our team at the Amherst Bakery.
As a Shipper, you will play an important role in ensuring our products are picked, prepared and shipped accurately and on time. You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment, coordinating orders, inventory and trailer loading while maintaining high standards for safety, food safety, quality and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
- Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and on time.
- Load finished products into trailers in the correct order and according to shipping requirements.
- Verify product quantities, codes, dates and shipping information prior to shipment.
- Complete shipping documentation, including manifests, bills of lading, shipping records and inventory documentation.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory and appropriate product and tray levels.
- Move finished products, bread trays and other materials throughout the shipping area using appropriate material-handling equipment.
- Inspect trailers prior to loading to ensure they are clean, dry and suitable for transporting food products.
- Complete required forklift inspections and food safety checks.
- Follow proper stock rotation practices, including FIFO.
- Identify and report damaged, outdated, incorrectly coded or non-conforming product.
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe shipping dock, warehouse and work area.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet equipment, dollies and other material-handling equipment, as trained and qualified.
- Communicate effectively with Shipping, Production, drivers and Site Leadership regarding orders, inventory, trailer status and any issues requiring follow-up.
- Follow all applicable health and safety, food safety, quality and sanitation requirements.
- Perform other related duties as required.
These responsibilities reflect the core shipping duties contained in the existing Amherst Shipper materials, including order picking, trailer loading, paperwork, equipment operation and food-safety checks.
What You Bring
Experience & Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping and/or order picking.
- Proficiency in mathematics and the ability to accurately reconcile quantities and shipping information.
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to safely perform the physical requirements associated with a warehouse and shipping position.
Considered an Asset
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Forklift certification and/or previous forklift experience.
- Experience with SAP or another warehouse/inventory management system.
- Experience with shipping and receiving procedures, inventory control, manifests or bills of lading.
Manufacturing experience, forklift licensing, SAP knowledge, and warehouse shipping/receiving knowledge were also identified in the previous Amherst Shipper posting.
Working Environment
This position works in an active bakery and shipping environment and may involve:
- Working in warehouse, shipping dock, trailer and freezer areas.
- Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling.
- Handling and moving products, trays and shipping materials.
- Working around forklifts, trailers and other moving equipment.
- Working in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
- Wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Working scheduled shifts based on bakery and operational requirements.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Shipper is safety-focused, dependable, organized and highly accurate. You take ownership of your work, communicate clearly with others and understand that getting the right product onto the right trailer, accurately and on time, is critical to our customers and the Amherst Bakery.
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