Logistics Clerk

Cerelia Bakery Canada LP; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia Bakery Canada LP operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Whitehall, Ohio, serving as the U.S. hub for Jus‑Rol. The warehouse role supports receiving, stocking, picking, and shipping in a climate-controlled environment, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely deliveries.

Reports to the Logistics Supervisor in a brand-new plant with modern amenities. You will handle order processing, inventory management, documentation, and carrier coordination, while maintaining accurate

Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience preferred (1-3 years).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good command of English language, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of FEFO (first-expired, first-out).
• Ability to operate RF scanners.
• Ability to operate stand up forklifts.
• Basic math skills.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Comfortable in cold environments (38F/ -10F) and racking material.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and prepare shipping documents, bills of lading, and customs forms.
• Maintain accurate stock levels and perform regular inventory counts.
• Coordinate with vendors and carriers for inbound/outbound flow of goods.
• Update clients on delivery status and resolve issues.
• Unload goods and verify against packing slips or PO.
• Inspect goods for damage, defects, or missing items and report issues.
• Log incoming products in WMS/ERP and label items for storage.
• Process paperwork and route documents to AP or purchasing teams.
• Operate forklift and pallet jacks as required.
• Operate stretch wrap machines.
• Utilize scanners/handheld devices to move and track items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping per schedule.
• Lift up to 55 lbs as needed.
• Work in cooler (38F) or freezer (-10F) environments.

Skills

RF scanners

Forklifts (stand up)

Basic math

Communication skills

FEFO processes

English proficiency

Food manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

Cérélia operates a state‑of‑the‑art commercial bakery and production facility in Whitehall, Ohio, a 150,000‑square‑foot plant that opened in September 2021 and serves as the U.S. manufacturing hub for the Jus‑Rol brand. Our Whitehall facility specializes in ready‑to‑bake chilled dough products—including pizza dough, pie crusts, puff pastry, and cookie dough—and continues to expand with new product lines to support national growth.

Team members enjoy modern onsite amenities such as a fitness center and EV charging stations, all within a clean, innovative, and fast‑growing environment. While our Whitehall plant is new, Cérélia’s roots trace back to 1974, evolving from a France based bakery into an international leader in dough innovation. As we grow, our people grow with us—if you’re passionate about doing meaningful work with a company on the rise, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

Detailed oriented individual with ability to operate warehouse equipment in a food manufacturing warehouse. Warehouse activities to include receiving, handling, stock keeping, picking, and loading within the warehouse, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsible for safety, process efficiency, quality assurance within the warehouse, and meeting customer expectations.

This role will report directly to our Logistics Supervisor and will work out of our brand-new state of the art manufacturing facility in Whitehall Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Order Processing: Prepare shipping documents, bill of lading (legal receipts for cargo), and customs forms.
• Inventory Tracking: Maintain accurate stock levels in enterprise databases and conduct regular inventory counts.
• Shipment Management: Coordinate with vendors and carriers to schedule the incoming and outgoing flow of goods.
• Customer Support: Update clients on delivery status and resolve issues if items are damaged or delayed.
• Unload and Verify: Safely unload freight and compare the physical items to the packing slip or purchase order to ensure a correct delivery
• Inspect for Quality: Check goods for damage, defects, or missing items. Report issues immediately.
• Manage Inventory: Log incoming products into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Label items and place them in correct storage locations.
• Documentation: Process paperwork, such as bills of lading and invoices. Route these documents to accounts payable or purchasing teams.
• Operate forklift (stand up Crown) and pallet jacks as needed.
• Operate stretch wrap machines.
• Familiarity with modern warehouse practices and methods including operating scanners or handheld devices used to move and track items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to the schedule.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Computer-based order picking in cooler (38 degrees) or freezer (-10 degree) environment. Cold gear provided.
• Maintain accurate records of products that have been stocked and shipped.
• Check in and sign out drivers in log.
• Inventory cycle-counting
• Check in raw materials, packaging supplies, and other deliveries according to procedures.
• Label all incoming materials according to procedures.
• Stock production lines with needed materials.
• Keep warehouse areas interior and exterior clean and organized. Daily cleaning will be required.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, and overtime including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures, including product hold and traceability.
• Report any discrepancies with product or code dates.
• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the use safe work practices and that safe working conditions exist.
• Conduct daily equipment checks as required.
• Report any damage or equipment issue to Supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Operate all forklifts according to OSHA standard and company policies and SOPs.
• Must be able to work in coolers and freezers for extended periods. PPE will be provided.
• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

• Food manufacturing experience preferred (1-3years)
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• General understanding of FEFO processes (first expired, first out)
• Ability to accurately operate RF scanners
• Ability to operate stand up forklifts
• Basic math skills
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs
• Comfortable working in environments with extreme temperatures zones (coolers at 38 degrees and/or freezers at -10 degrees). Must be able to rack or receive material in these zones, not work in them for the duration of the shift.