Warehouse Supervisor

Farm Boy Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Boy Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Shift Supervisor in Ottawa to lead daily warehouse operations, ensure accurate order assembly, goods receipt, and safe, efficient processes aligned with Farm Boy standards.

The role requires 2+ years in retail food warehousing, strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure. Bilingual ability is an asset; the team-focused environment offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the retail food industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Superior quality and customer service standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workforce to ensure tasks are completed as per customer needs.
• Communicate with the Warehouse Manager as to the events of the shift.
• Assist in training of staff, ensuring their ability to assemble orders.
• Be accountable for the operations during the shift.
• Make sound business decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Accurately complete order assembly and loading of product onto the trucks.
• Receive goods according to Farm Boy standards.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and warehouse.
• Monitor all goods coming and going from the warehouse to ensure correct paper work is in order.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Bilingual (English/French)

Job description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all! Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience!

Job Description

This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing and distributing products to our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage the workforce to ensure tasks are completed as per customer needs.
• Communicate with the Warehouse Manager as to the events of the shift.
• Assist in training of staff, ensuring their ability to assemble orders.
• Be accountable for the operations during the shift.
• Make sound business decisions in the best interest of the organization.
• Accurately complete order assembly and loading of product onto the trucks.
• Receive goods according to Farm Boy standards.
• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing product.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and warehouse.
• Monitor all goods coming and going from the warehouse to ensure correct paper work is in order.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in the retail food industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Superior quality and customer service standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Superior time management and organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in both official languages shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment

• Unavoidable exposure to dangerous or unpleasant environmental elements such as noise, dirt, dust, vibration and changing temperatures.
• Lack of control over work pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects.

Additional Information

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