Logistics Operator - 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30 Mon - Fri

Cérélia North America; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cérélia North America in Whitehall, Ohio, operates a state‑of‑the‑art bake and distribution facility that supports Jus-Rol products. This warehouse role focuses on forklift operation, palletizing, order readiness, and inventory control to ensure timely shipments from the Whitehall plant.

You will work in a cool environment with PPE provided, perform daily equipment checks, adhere to SQF and safety policies, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills
• Basic math skills
• Forklift experience preferred
• Must have good command of the English language

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks as needed.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to schedule.
• Inventory cycle-counting and checking in materials.
• Maintain accurate records of stocked and shipped products.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized; daily cleaning required.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends or holidays.

Skills

Good communication

English proficiency

Basic math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

About The Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift 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 50 lbs.
• Computer-based order picking in cooler or freezer environment.
• 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, 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:

• Good communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a shipping environment with temperatures ranging from 38°F to -10°F. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
• Ability to lift, carry, stack, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis throughout the workday.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to safely work at elevated heights and utilize stairs, ladders, platforms, and personnel lifts as required.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and safely perform essential job functions in a fast-paced production and distribution environment