Warehouse Supervisor - Night Shift

Fresh Start Foods Canada; London; On-site; CAD 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A foodservice company in Ontario is looking for a dedicated Warehouse Supervisor for the night shift. The role involves managing warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and productivity while providing excellent service. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, including handling produce. This position offers competitive wages starting from $23.50/hour and comprehensive benefits including health coverage and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

Employee Recognition Programs

Training opportunities

Company-sponsored events

Training opportunities

Annual Safety Boot Allowance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience managing a warehouse department.
• Experience in the distribution/handling of produce.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse productivity and operations.
• Oversee inventory and product waste management.
• Conduct staff training and performance evaluations.

Skills

Customer centric

Excellent leadership

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Ability to build strong relationships

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Overview

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry. At Fresh Start Foods you'll find qualified professionals that stand out with their experience and understand that customers are at the centre of everything we do.

We are seeking individuals:

• Who are customer centric
• Who are able to deliver on their commitments
• Who value individual excellence and collective performance
• Who care and give back - sustainable agriculture, the environment, corporate citizenship
• Who go above and beyond to provide options for our customers
• Who understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business and bring extensive knowledge and experience

Fresh Start Foods Canada Ltd. was founded in 1993 to provide Foodservice Customers with a fresh alternative. An outstanding supply network, efficient distribution through our three regional locations, and our thoroughly modern processing plant are all part of our commitment to provide the freshest fruits and vegetables possible.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Warehouse Supervisor - Night Shift to join our team based out of our London, Ontario location.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent.

Wage: Starting from $23.50/hour.

Schedule: 7:30pm - 5:00am. Sunday night through Saturday morning, with Saturday and another weekday off (day off is dependent on business need and is subject to change).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains productivity standards for all warehouse job functions to the team’s efficiency
• Responsible for managing the balance between volume/staff levels and thru-put
• Responsible for the proper inventory, storage, receiving, rotating, and shipping of all produce and similar items
• Responsible for the management and tracking of product waste and ways to reduce waste
• Identifies variances in actual costs vs. budgeted costs and identifies methods for reducing costs
• Examines and implements methods for reducing costs in all aspects of the warehouse to achieve a continual reduction in costs per case
• Retrieve orders from the answering service as needed, the route runs, and print picking slips as required
• Ensures good employee/supervisor relations through consistent application of policies throughout the shift
• Conducts shift meetings to ensure staff is kept up to date on company and department matters as well as inventory issues and areas of concern
• Handles disciplinary problems within the department by investigating the problem with all parties involved and following positive discipline procedures
• Determines long-term skill requirements for the department and develops staff to meet long-term needs
• Responsible for overseeing the training program for all new staff members

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• 1-3 years experience managing a warehouse department
• 1-3 years operations experience in material handling
• Must have experience in the distribution/handling of produce or food products
• Able to take a proactive approach to customer service and build strong relationships with all levels of customers
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Strong PC skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office software, email systems, website product ordering
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have a valid license for operating counter-balance, forklift, and electric pallet jacks

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment

This Job is for an Existing Vacancy

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Fresh Start Foods is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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