Career Opportunity
Shipper
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: ADL St. Eleanors, 36 Greenwood Drive, Summerside, PE
Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL) is a producer-owned cooperative celebrated for its excellence in dairy processing and foodservice distribution across Prince Edward Island. For over 70 years, ADL has transformed fresh, local milk into premium dairy products, including milk, cheese, cream, butter, and canned milk. Serving both our own brands and valued partner labels, ADL delivers trusted quality to customers across PEI and beyond.
Position Overview:
The Shipper is responsible for managing the shipping and receiving of milk and milk products, ensuring timely deliveries, accurate record-keeping, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This position also involves adhering to safety and operational protocols and supporting smooth production flow.
Work Environment and Schedule:
- Fast-paced production and logistics environment.
- Physical tasks including lifting, operating pallet jacks, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Adherence to safety protocols and teamwork required.
- Monday to Friday:
- 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Alternating Saturday or Wednesday Off:
- If scheduled to work on Saturday (4:00 AM – 12:00 PM), you will have Wednesday off.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $21.17 – $23.52 / hour
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and expert financial guidance.
- Paid Time Off, covering vacations and sick leave.
- Personal Spending Account (PSA) – dedicated fund for well-being expenses.
- Personalized training programs for ongoing skill improvement and career growth.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential assistance for personal and work challenges.
- Special perks and discounts exclusively for ADL employees.
- The pride of belonging to a distinguished local company, 100% owned by PEI’s dairy farmers.
- Ship milk and milk products, including wrapping pallets and placing them in storage coolers or trucks.
- Unload trucks, handling empty milk cases, driver returns, and outdated products.
- Pick orders based on driver requests, process orders in the system, and generate load sheets.
- Receive milk and products, verify orders against purchase orders, and organize items in their proper sections.
- Order products from suppliers and generate purchase orders.
- Clean and maintain the dock, pallets, and storage areas, ensuring workspaces are organized and sanitized.
- Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
- Follow all safety regulations and operational procedures in daily tasks.
- Provide operational and safety training to employees as required.
- Experience in shipping and receiving, preferably in a food or dairy production environment
- Strong organizational skills for accurate order processing and record-keeping
- Ability to operate a pallet jack and handle heavy loads safely
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation protocols in shipping and receiving environments
- Physically able to perform tasks such as lifting, cleaning, and operating equipment
- Effective English communication skills — must be able to follow safety protocols, understand instructions, ask for clarification, and communicate clearly with team members and supervisor
- Basic computer skills for processing orders and generating required documentation
Ready to join our team? Simply click the ‘Apply‘ button, be prepared to enter your details, attach your resume, and respond to a few questions.
Competition ends May 22, 2025, at 4:00PM
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
ADL is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.
Job Expires:May 22, 2025 4:00pm