Warehouse Forklift Operator

Dessert Holdings Inc.; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier dessert company seeks Warehouse Forklift Operators in London, Ontario. The role involves staging materials, receiving raw goods, and maintaining warehouse standards while operating forklifts. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a cold environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered upon successful completion of probation.

Benefits

On-site parking

Uniforms and safety shoes

Sick pay

Shift premium for night work

Weekend premium

Quarterly bonuses

Comprehensive benefits after probation

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required.
• Comfortable working in cold environments.
• Proficient with computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Staging packaging materials and picking raw materials.
• Receiving and locating products in the warehouse.
• Performing housekeeping and inventory counts.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Organizational Skills

Mathematical Aptitude

Tools

Forklift

Hi-reach Forklift

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments! Dessert Holdings is looking for Warehouse Forklift Operators for our London ON location. As a member of the warehouse team, you required to complete various warehouse duties, including to work in a cold environment. Come and join our amazing team!

Responsibilities & Duties :

• Staging / set up of packaging materials in respective packaging departments
• Picking and storing of raw materials
• Preparation of next day's receiving tickets
• Receiving of raw materials
• Locating products in the warehouse; use of forklift required
• Order selection and loading of trailers
• Housekeeping of the receiving and shipping areas
• Inventory cycle counts
• Working with power equipment, hi-reach forklifts and walkies
• Adherence to procedures, safety practices and policy

Position Requirements :

• Must have a valid forklift license and be able to drive a standup Crown counterbalance and reach truck
• Comfortable working in cold temperatures (freezer and refrigeration)
• Scheduling flexibility
• Ability to work independently, well organized, effective judgment
• Proficient with computer applications and comfortable learning new systems
• Focused on detail, accuracy and a strong mathematical aptitude
• Cooperative and works well with others, strong communicator.

Shift :

• B-shift : 03 : 00pm - 11 : 30pm
• C-shift : 11 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM

Schedule :

• Tuesday to Saturday
• Sunday to Thursday
• Monday to Friday

Pay Rate : $24.79 per hour (probationary), $27.55 per hour (full rate)

• On-site parking
• We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
• Shift premium for all hours worked between 7 : 00 pm – 5 : 00 am
• Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm.
• Eligible for quarterly bonuses upon completion of probation.
• This position also provides comprehensive benefits & RRSP contribution after probation is complete.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands : Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We thank you in advance for your interest in The Original Cakerie. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.