Warehouse Lead Hand

Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods is a progressive, family-owned and operated food distribution company with a focus on fresh produce and specialty ingredients. We are a recognized brand amongst Toronto’s most distinguished chefs and strive to be a leader in our industry. We are passionate about food and committed to being on the cutting edge of what’s next in food distribution. We are looking for smart, energetic, and curious thinkers who are eager to take on new challenges and help fulfill our customer promise of “making it happen” for chefs and restauranteurs across the province.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, our Warehouse Lead Hand is the heart and soul of our operations. The ideal candidate is an active, hands-on leader who is comfortable wearing many hats in order to get the day’s work done.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the candidate regularly works near moving mechanical apparatus and is regularly exposed to vibration and moderate to high noise levels. The work environment includes congested and high traffic areas, slippery floors, working alongside forklifts, single pallet jacks, electric walk behind jacks and handcarts. Some duties are performed in the warehouse and will require work to be done in varying climates. Temperatures range from zero in the coolers to 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above outdoors. The shift end-time fluctuates with the employer’s daily needs. The associate may occasionally work in high and precarious places.

Essential Duties

• Work with the dispatch team to control traffic on the shipping dock. Determine which trucks need to be loaded and get them out in a timely manner
• Fill in where needed in other warehouse positions
• Assist in outbound and inbound logistics, this includes receiving product if needed
• Maintain facility standards and cleanliness (waste management, pallet management, machine management)
• Act as the point person on any special deliveries for key accounts if needed
• Required to work overtime, if requested
• May from time to time be required to train other employees, select orders and replenish
• Learn to operate Produce Pro and all sub menus
• Coordinate waste, corrugate and empty pallet pick ups with vendors

Basic Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D
• Basic reading and writing skills
• Forklift license
• Proven experience working with produce or food in a distribution/warehouse environment
• Computer experience using spreadsheet software
• At least one year of WMS experience
• One (1) year data entry experience
• One to three (1-3) years in a fast-paced multi-tasking role

Preferred Requirements

• Post-secondary education in logistics or supply chain an asset
• One (1) year computer experience on an ERP system
• One year shipping/receiving experience in a warehouse

Schedule

• Alternating 5 days or 6 days every other week (including weekends depending on business needs)
• 7:00am start time (shift end time varying on business needs)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. An individual should contact their supervisor or the Human Resources department if they believe that an accommodation is needed.

• Stand for extended periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn body, and walk
• Lift and move cases of product up to 50lbs
• Key data for extended periods of time
• Sit for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to talk and hear; hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment

Competencies

To be successful in this position, the individual performing the duties must successfully demonstrate the following competencies:

• Flexibility & Adaptability
• Understanding Your Customers
• Driving Results
• Communication & Listening

In addition, Bondi Produce embraces diversity in the workplace environment. The company encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable alternating between 5 day and 6 day work weeks, including weekends when necessary?
• Are you comfortable reporting into work as early as 7:00am?
• Are you comfortable with a wage range of $20.00 to $23.00/hour?
• Do you have reliable transportation for commuting to South Etobicoke?

Work Location: In person