Distribution Lead Hand

Ippolito; Burlington; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ippolito is seeking a full-time Distribution Lead Hand at 201 North Service Road, Burlington, ON. The incumbent will lead a busy distribution team, oversee shift handoffs, ensure readiness of coolers and equipment, and train new hires while maintaining GMP, SQF and HACCP standards.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a non-union, on-site environment with continental night shifts and a $21.24/hour base pay plus a $0.50/hour night premium.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of material-handling experience in distribution or warehousing (food-industry preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accuracy and teamwork.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF and HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Support shift handoffs by communicating workload and status to the next supervisor.
• Ensure coolers, equipment, and resources are ready for each shift.
• Lead pre-shift safety, quality, process, and events meetings.
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipping and ensure scheduling aligns with production.
• Train and support new hires during onboarding and fill in for the supervisor as needed.
• Oversee loading/unloading and ensure compliance with food safety and safety policies.
• Investigate and report shipping/receiving discrepancies; participate in root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

THE ROLE

We are seeking a full-time Distribution Lead Hand who reports to the Distribution Supervisor at our 201 North Service Road location in Burlington. The Distribution Lead Hand provides effective leadership to support the successful operation of distribution activities and works closely with distribution employees in a busy environment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead Hand Responsibilities

• Support shift handoffs by communicating workload and status details to the next Distribution Supervisor
• Ensure coolers, equipment, and resources are properly set up and ready for each shift
• Lead pre-shift meetings covering safety, quality, processes, new items, and events
• Ensure Material Handlers follow the supervisor’s plan and provide support as needed
• Promote compliance with food safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) by leading by example
• Inspect orders for correct products, case counts, lot codes, labels, pallets, and load stabilization, and report concerns
• Regularly inspect the warehouse, coolers, and dock, and correct or report hazardous conditions
• Verify that pallets are scanned to the correct locations and quantities match
• Help train and support new hires during onboarding
• Fill in for the Distribution Supervisor as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee truck loading and unloading and organize personnel and resources to meet shipping and receiving requirements
• Supervise inbound receiving and outbound order fulfillment
• Review new shipping directives resulting from production schedule changes and ensure customer compliance
• Communicate shipment discrepancies or errors to the Distribution Manager upon detection
• Participate in investigations and root-cause analysis of shipping and receiving errors and recommend corrective action
• Ensure employee compliance with food safety, health and safety, policies, and procedures
• Ensure equipment is maintained in safe working condition and communicate maintenance requirements
• Communicate shift status to the next-shift supervisor during handoff

Food Safety and Occupational Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure man doors are closed and roll-up doors are operating correctly
• Follow and enforce applicable health and safety and food-safety regulations and procedures, including required personal protective equipment
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions and promptly report injuries, incidents, accidents, and safety concerns
• Attend required training sessions and ensure handwashing stations are operating

WHAT YOU BRING TO IPPOLITO

• Two to three years of material-handling experience in distribution or warehousing; food-industry experience is preferred
• High school diploma
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Safe Quality Food (SQF), and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and teamwork

Apply today and Come Grow With Us!

Hours of Work: Continental Night Shift, 8pm to 8am

Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Type: Non-Union
Employment Status: Full-Time
Compensation: $21.24 per hour, plus an additional $0.50 per hour night premium
Work Location: 201 North Service Road, Burlington, Ontario