Material Handler - Day Shift ( 7:00 am - 3:00 pm)

CO3100 Griffith Foods Limited; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Education reimbursement

Annual wellness allowance

Annual incentive

Career development

Retirement plan

Pregnancy/Parental top-up

Job summary

Griffith Foods is seeking a Material Handler for an onsite role in Scarborough, ON. You will transfer materials, operate forklifts, and maintain inventory in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, basic math, and at least 1 year forklift experience. Must be able to lift up to 25 kg and communicate in English. Training on ERP systems may be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mathematical foundations.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English; ability to understand instructions.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Transfers material/finished goods into inventory per procedures.
• Operate forklifts; keep material racks clean, tidy.
• Maintain inventory counts and communicate with other departments.
• Adhere to storage and safe handling procedures; use RF device.
• Ensure materials are stored and moved correctly.

Skills

Fluent English

Forklift operation

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Title

Material Handler

Location

Onsite in Scarborough, ON

Shift & Hours

Day Shift: Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00pm

Hiring Hourly Rate

$23.26/hr

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Company Overview

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Transfers material/finished goods from bagging and/or bakeries into inventory, etc.
• Keeps material and racks, clean & tidy.
• Keeps narrow-aisle reach-truck clean, tidy & safe.
• Adheres to material handling procedures and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of proper storage, movement, and safe handling of goods.
• Checks that all materials are correctly stored and transferred using the Radio Frequency device.
• Maintains inventory counts and levels.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering, distributing materials and maintaining inventory.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mathematical foundations.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including comprehension of instructions, correspondence, and memos, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating forklifts.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 25kg throughout the shift.

What will set you apart

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft DAX or other ERP knowledge.
• Valid forklift license with hands-on experience operating Crown and/or Raymond narrow aisle reach trucks.

Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in Canada. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at [e-mail].

What We Offer(*):

• Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.
• Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).
• Education reimbursement program.
• Life event recognition and on the job recognition.
• Generous defined contribution retirement plan.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Annual wellness allowance.
• Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer: Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported tools to proctor assessments. However, every resume is reviewed by a human and our hiring team makes all decisions regarding candidates.

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