Distribution - Lead Hand

We are a fast growing & highly respected group of companies. The Ippolito Group of companies has been in the produce business over 75 years, family run & with an excellent reputation.
BENEFITS, ADVANTAGES & MORE
- Pay $21.24/hour + job security
- Continental shifts - 6 fewer workdays every month plus vacation
- How it works: 2 days on/2 days off, 3 days on/3 days off.
- Working from 8:00 - 8:00. Days & Night Shifts available. Perfect for Families trying to save on childcare.
- Save up to 90% on our produce with our discounted employee purchase program and produce/grocery giveaways - save on monthly groceries while eating fresh
- Comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision coverage.
- RSP program, with company matching portion, highest match in Ontario for our industry.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

**Some of the day-to-day tasks involve (but not limited to)**:
Lead Hand Responsibilities
- Help transition the workload and status details to the next distribution supervisor at shift hand off
- Ensure all coolers, equipment and resources are properly set up and ready for the shift
- Hold pre-shift meetings with distribution team regarding safety, quality, processes, new items or events. Gather input from Distribution Supervisor, Distribution Manager, Inventory Control Manager and Continuous Improvement Specialist.
- Ensure plan outlined by supervisor is followed by all material handlers. Help answer questions or offer support if needed
- Ensure food safety and GMP’s are followed by Material Handlers. Lead by example
- Conduct ongoing inspection of orders; correct product, proper case count, proper lot codes, proper labels, proper pallet and load stabilization. Advise supervisor of any concerns.
- Inspect warehouse on a regular basis/correct any hazardous situations; Inspect coolers and dock
- periodically throughout the day to ensure correct product is captured and in fact shipped
- Complete verification to ensure that pallets are scanned to correct locations and quantities match
- Help train and support new hires during onboarding process. Working with the Distribution Supervisor and Continuous Improvement Specialist
- Fill in for the Distribution Supervisor, as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities
- Oversee the loading and unloading of trucks from loading docks and organize available personnel and resources to best meet the shipping/receiving requirements.
- Supervise inbound receiving and outbound order fulfillment.
- Review any new shipping directives that arise from modified production scheduling due to customer requirements and ensure accuracy for customer compliance.
- Communicate shipment discrepancies or errors to the Distribution Manager upon detection.
- Participate in investigation and root cause analysis of shipping/receiving errors and recommend
- corrective action.
- Ensure staff compliance with all food safety, health and safety, policies and procedures.
- Responsible for all equipment, ensuring maintenance and safe working conditions. Advise maintenance of any necessary requirements.
- Communicate shift status to next shift Supervisor through hand off

Food Safety and OHS Responsibilities
- Ensure that all main doors are closed, and that all rollup doors are operating.
- Follow all applicable health & safety and food regulations and procedures, including wearing Personal Protective Equipment, such as steel toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, Teflon gloves etc.
- Ensure each worker follows all applicable health and safety and food safety regulations.
- Shows interest in Ippolito Fruit and Produce Ltd H & S performance.
- Upholds safety rules and supports safety enforcement.
- Corrects substandard or unsafe acts or conditions
- Reports all injuries and incidents.
- Report all workplace accidents or health and safety concerns to the Supervisor.
- Attend training sessions as required
- Ensure hand wash stations are operating

**WHAT YOU BRING TO IPPOLITO**:

- Material Handling experience in Distribution/ Warehouse of 2-3 years is required (preference for food industry background)
- High school diploma
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard

Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)

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**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

**Flexible Language Requirement**:

- French not required

**Schedule**:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift

**Work Location**: In person