Inventory Control Leadhand

We are the premier foodservice distributor in Ontario. Flanagan's provides customized foodservice delivery to a varied portfolio of clients; from restaurants to schools, hospitals and retirement homes, we provide the best quality ingredients to ensure Canadians have an amazing food experience wherever they dine tonight!
Flanagan Foodservice is Canada’s largest independent foodservice distributor. Proudly Canadian and family owned, we have been serving Ontario for 46 years. We meet our customers' unique needs by delivering value, flexibility and an exceptional customer experience. This mission is made possible by attracting the best talent in the industry and by treating our employees like family. We have been named a winner of the Canada's Best Managed Companies for 10 years in a row.
We are now hiring an Inventory Control Leadhand at our Kitchener location!
Position Summary:
The Inventory Control Lead hand will be supporting the warehouse team with returns, cycle counts, receiving issues, and pallet investigations. This role can be physically & mental demanding, being analytical and able to think outside the box is critical.
Key Responsibilities:

• Cover for when supervisor is on vacation or out of the office.
• Stock discrepancies from Accounts payable representatives.
• Cycle Count Stock adjustment verification.
• Label Printing.
• Error Reporting.
• Weekly send reclamation reports to purchasing team.
• Process inventory adjustments as required using extreme accuracy to ensure appropriate codes are used.
• Lend support processing customer returns as time permits and as required.
• Handling of returns and adjustments.
• Provide backup as required to other Inventory Control functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in all areas of warehousing – receiving, order selection, put-away, replenishment
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a Raymond End Rider/Reach Truck/Order Picker.
• Good working knowledge of FWS Applications.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Flanagan Forms Applications (preferred).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Positive attitude, Team Player with respect for co-workers and customers.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to occasional lift up to 80lbs and repetitive lifting on a regular basis.
• Must be able to work in a multi-temperature environment regularly throughout the day including freezer (Temp. -20F);
• Ability to effectively problem solve and think strategically

Unique Requirements:

• Physical demands of the position require the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, lift up to 80lbs on an occasional basis, lift up to 50lbs on a repetitive basis, and work in a multi-temperature environment (freezer -20F).

Be Part of the Difference!
All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all HACCP and Food Handling practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.
Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know by submitting your request to accessibility@flanagan.ca so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.