Shipping & Receiving

Requisition ID:  190000

Career Group: Distribution Centre Careers

Job Category: Central Production

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Alberta

City: Rocky View County

Location: 5284 Alberta Central Kitchen

Postal Code: T4A 3N4

This location is not accessible by public transportation. Candidates must have reliable personal transportation.

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

Ready to make an impact?

The Shipper/Receiver is responsible for the safe movement, storage, and shipment of products using forklifts and other equipment in a food production environment. The Shipper/Receiver 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:

• Must have a valid forklift license (certification required) OR experience with forklift operation
  • 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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We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this position role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

  • Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
  • Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
  • A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
  • Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
  • Paid Vacation 
* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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