Warehouse Supervisor - Night Shift

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

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

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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