Warehouse Lead Hand- Specialty Companies

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd.
- Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
- At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.- We are seeking individuals:
- Who are customer centric
- Who are able to deliver on their commitments
- Who value individual excellence and collective performance
- Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
- Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
- Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd was founded in 1993 to provide Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables as possible. In addition, Fresh Start Foods purchased Eating New Creations in 2015 and as a result we now have added to our portfolio an innovative, top quality, fresh and healthy grab and go line of products that include, but not limited to sandwiches, snack cups, bento boxes, composed and leaf salads, parfaits etc.

We are currently seeking a full time Warehouse Lead Hand to join our team based out of our Milton, Ontario location.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Complete daily Warehousing duties/tasks
- Offloads and verify product from trucks and provides for rotation on a “first in-first out” basis unless otherwise specified by a supervisor
- Supervise and participate in order selection for all runs and trucks.
- Stacks pallets correctly, i.e., heavy products used as the base, light and delicate products on top
- Stages products in cooler, warehouse and on dock to ensure that only quality products are accessible for selection and delivery to customers, and consults with the supervisor, quality control specialist or purchaser when there is a doubt about quality
- Responsible for the accuracy and quality of all products shipped or received
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of our products and procedures.
- Stores all received product in the designated areas
- Notifies warehouse manager or purchaser when special or non-stock items have been received and stored
- Inspects all incoming trucks according to company guidelines. (temperature, cleanliness and sanitation)
- Enter customer order, print pick labels, invoices and do other computer work as needed
- Other duties as assigned

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

- Ability to lead and motivate team members.
- Valid license for operation of counter-balance forklift is an asset
- 3 - 5 years of experience operating equipment in a warehouse environment
- Prior experience in a fast paced warehouse is essential
- Prior experience in a multi-temperature environment and perishable products an asset
- Knowledge of produce is an asset
- May be required to work longer than the scheduled work hours
- Has a history of good attendance and adherence to the work schedule
- Previous leadership experience would be an asset
- WMS/RF scanning would be an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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