Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lawler Foods; London; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on cakes

Uniforms

Safety shoes

Sick pay

Shift premium

Weekend premium

RRSP contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator for our London, Ontario facility. You will work in the warehouse handling shipping, receiving and inventory tasks using power equipment including hi-reach forklifts.

Must have a valid forklift license and be able to operate a Crown Reach Standup Reach Truck. Role requires comfort with cold environments and full-time eligibility in Canada, with flexible shifts and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive a Crown Reach Standup Reach Truck.
• Must have a valid forklift license.
• Comfortable working in cold temperatures down to -30°C.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Crown Reach Standup Reach Truck

Forklift license

Job description

Location Type: Onsite

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Dessert Holdings is currently seeking aWarehouse Forklift Operatorto become a part of our dynamic team at ourLondon, Ontariofacility. This individual willwork in the warehouse, performing shipping, receiving and inventory relatedduties.

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 be able to drive aCrown ReachStandupReach Truck
• Must have a valid forklift license
• Must be comfortable working in cold temperatures that go up to - 30°C
• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in Canada.
• 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: Flexible (4days a week)2:30 PMto 1:00 AM
• C-shift: Flexible (5 days a week) 11:30 PM - 8:00 AM

Pay Rate:

$25.54per hour(probationary), $28.38per hour (full rate)

Our Benefits!

• Discount on cakes
• We provide uniforms, safety shoes andsick pay.
• Shift premiumfor all hours worked between 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
• Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5:00 am - 7:00 pm.
• This position also provides comprehensive benefits & RRSP contributionafter probation is complete.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO Statement

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 highvolume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting reflects an existing position. Resume screening and candidate evaluation are conducted without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).