Warehouse Lead - 2nd Shift

Mizkan America; Canada; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Education Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Canada seeks a Warehouse Lead responsible for ensuring safety compliance, coordinating warehouse activities, and leading communication with quality assurance. Candidates should have a high school diploma, forklift certification, and a minimum of 4 years in a related field. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential. The role requires both physical capability, including lifting up to 50 lbs, and the ability to work in various environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in food processing or consumer goods manufacturing preferred.
• 3 years Forklift experience required.
• Ability to work in high temperatures and use Personal Protective Equipment.
• Advanced mathematics skills; ability to perform complex calculations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be able to work on-call and overtime; long shifts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, GMP, and SOP policies.
• Monitor performance and provide training on warehouse duties.
• Lead communication with Quality Assurance regarding damaged products.
• Implement process improvements to optimize warehouse efficiency.
• Direct inbound trucks to correct docks and perform checks for accuracy.
• Lead FIFO processes and ensure proper loading/unloading of trailers.
• Back-up Shipper Receiver and maintain documentation.
• Maintain area cleanliness and uphold safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Advanced mathematics skills

Use of common hand tools

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work overtime/on-call

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Forklift certification

Tools

Common hand tools

Computer software

Job description

Benefits

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: Medical - Dental - Vision - Paid Time Off - Disability - Life and AD&D - 401k With Match - Profit Sharing - Health & Flex Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Wellness Program - Education Assistance - Employee Referral Bonus

BONUSES: Based on plant quarterly results.

COMMENTS: This job description outlines the essential functions of the role; however, it does not limit or dictate the specific tasks that may be assigned. This is an On-Site position requiring full-time work at the plant. We strongly encourage veterans, minorities, and women to apply.

Summary

In addition to the Shipper Receiver, the Warehouse Lead must follow all Plant safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Food Safety rules and regulations. Documentation and paperwork procedures must be followed and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions according to the job requirements. The Warehouse Lead will be responsible for all FIFO (First in First Out) procedures, proper loading and unloading of trucks (finished product and raw materials), rotation of product brought from production to warehouse is handled safely. The Warehouse Lead will back-up the Shipper Receiver and Material Production Handler as needed. This role does not have direct reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Mizkan America safety policies, OSHA regulations, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Coordinate work assignments, monitor performance, and provide training on relevant warehouse job duties.
• Delegate tasks effectively to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ability to implement process improvements to optimize warehouse efficiency.
• Direct in-coming trucks to back up to correct dock doors, chock wheels, lock out airline.
• Responsible for complete execution of 1st, 2nd, 3rd check process for accuracy as outlined below
• Assist with checking of trailer contents to ensure product and quantity is correct before being received.
• Lead the communication with Quality Assurance in reporting any damaged product before receiving.
• Review completed bill of lading for accuracy.
• Assist with pulling and staging product using First In First Out process and pickup ticket.
• Conduct final check of loaded trailers for accuracy (dates, quantity and quality).
• Follow all safety rules to include but not limited to LOTO and keep area clean and in orderly condition.
• Responsible for food product quality and safety.

Education

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Forklift certification required

Experience and Qualifications

• 4 years experience within a food processing, bottling, liquid filling/blending and/or consumer goods manufacturing/packing environment preferred.
• 3 years Forklift experience required
• Ability to use common hand tools.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required to perform duties, involving repetitive or diversified work requiring constant alertness or activity.
• Advanced mathematics skills required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and perform complex division calculations.
• Advanced computer skills and the ability to learn new job-related software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must be respectful and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Must be able to perform on-call duty on any shift and work overtime on short notice basis. Long-term, temporary assignments to any shift may be required to maintain manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in high temperatures (hot or cold), working at heights and exposure to strong smells, dust, gases, fumes and chemical or require personal protective equipment.
• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment.

Physical Requirements

Physical aspects of the job as performed in an 8-hour workday.

• Must be able to see, sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, reach, bend, twist, ascend/ descend.
• Ability to pull, push, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., 50+ lbs. with assistance.