Gatekeeper Lead

Nature Fresh Farms, LLC; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and benefits

Job summary

Nature Fresh Farms is hiring a Gatekeeper Lead for our Leamington, ON facility. This full-time, permanent role focuses on verifying and closing production orders in Business Central, managing inventory accuracy, and coordinating with multiple departments to balance consumption.

The ideal candidate will have experience with MS Office, data entry precision, and the ability to train others on Business Central. A collaborative, fast-paced environment awaits with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with computers and MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail for data entry and records.
• Experience as a Gatekeeper is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams across departments.
• Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Verify and close all production orders in Business Central.
• Create and update reports using Priva, Power BI, and Excel to identify process effectiveness.
• Check produce inventory daily to ensure internal inventory accuracy.
• Communicate with other departments to investigate and fix discrepancies to balance consumption.
• Maintain communication with Gatekeepers and production team members to ensure processes are followed.
• Assist in training new employees in relation to Business Central for Production.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control Clerk to ensure dry goods are used correctly and improve accuracy.
• Identify areas for improvement, develop a plan, and report to the Dry Goods & Inventory Supervisor.
• Cover duties for Inventory Lead as needed.
• Comply with Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies.

Skills

MS Office

Gatekeeper experience

Data accuracy

Communication

Tools

Business Central

Priva

Power BI

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

🌱Grow With Us – Join the Nature Fresh Farms Team!

Imagine breaking from tradition to ensure a brighter future for generations to come. At Nature Fresh Farms®, we’re committed to nourishing people and the planet through greenhouse farming.

Since 1999, our family-owned company has pursued a simple yet profound goal: to cultivate a kinder, healthier future. Today, we’re proud to be one of North America’s largest vertically integrated leaders in greenhouse-grown produce. While we are growers, we are also greenhouse builders, plant nurturers, and collaborative partners united by shared values and vision.

Our journey is far from over. As we look to the future, we remain committed to:

• Innovation and conservation
• Reducing waste and promoting biodiversity
• Creating a more sustainable, inclusive, and friendlier world for all

We are currently looking to fill a full-time, permanent position for a Gatekeeper Lead at our Leamington ON facility.

What You'll Do:

• Verify and close all production orders in Business Central.
• Create and update reports using Priva, Power Bi, and Excel to identify effectiveness of processes.
• Check produce inventory daily to ensure internal inventory accuracy.
• Communicate with other departments within the Farm and DC, investigate and fix discrepancies as needed to balance consumption.
• Maintain communication with Gatekeepers and other relevant production team members to ensure processes are being followed and perform corrective actions when required.
• Assist in training new employees in relation to Business Central for Production.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Control Clerk to ensure dry goods are being consumed correctly and investigate ways to improve accuracy.
• Identify areas for improvement, develop a plan, and report to the Dry Goods & Inventory Supervisor.
• Cover duties for Inventory Lead as needed.
• Comply with all Health and Safety, Food Safety, Bio Security, and Nature Fresh Policies and Procedures.
• This job description highlights the main components but is not inclusive of other activities that may be required.

What You Bring:

• Experience with computers, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook preferred.
• Strong understanding of all pack specifications required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate data entry and record-keeping.
• Previous experience as a Gatekeeper is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, or with tight constantly changing deadlines.
• Spanish is an asset.
• Valid drivers license is required.

What To Expect:

• Fast paced warehouse environment where temperatures can be very hot, humid, moist or cold for most of the year.
• Balance periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the warehouse.
• Collaborate effectively with a diverse team of individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Standard workdays are Monday-Saturday, with additional hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, depending on production schedules.
• Ability to lift and carry items typically ranging from 10–50 kg (22–110 lbs), depending on role requirements.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to perform tasks.
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We’re searching forpassionate, purpose-driven individualswho are eager to make a difference — not just in their day-to-day work, but in the world around them. The right candidate is someone who shares our vision for a kinder, healthier future and lives out values that align with our own.

At Nature Fresh Farms,our GROWS Company Values guide everything we do —from how we collaborate as a team to how we grow as individuals and as a business:

🌱Growing People – We cultivate greatness, every day

💚Respect and Care – We care for our people and our communities

👥One Team – We’re stronger as one

🎯Win By Challenging – We reimagine what’s possible

🤝Serve With Purpose – We make things happen

If you’re someone whobelieves in doing meaningful work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated by innovation and impact,you’ll feel right at home here.

🌿Why Work With Us?

• A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
• Supportive, people-first workplace culture
• Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
• Competitive wages and benefits
• A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself

📩Ready to Grow With Us?

If you're inspired to make a real impact and grow your career in an innovative, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Click the “Apply” button and submit your resumeto take the next step in your career with Nature Fresh Farms.

Nature Fresh Farms is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the hiring process. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from candidates, in accordance with all relevant legislation. Nature Fresh Farms provides an accessible environment in which all individuals have access in a way that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.