New Toronto Food Co. is a fresh fruit and vegetable processor and packer located in Toronto, Ontario. We are looking for smart, energetic, and curious thinkers who are eager to take on new challenges and help us manage the warehouse and inventory.
General Summary
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 with wearing many hats in order to get the day’s work done.
Work Environment
The work environment includes colder temperatures, congested and high traffic areas, working alongside forklifts, single pallet jacks, electric walk behind jacks and handcarts. The associate may occasionally work in high and precarious places.
Essential Duties
- 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
- The candidate will be working afternoon shift from 4pm to end of production, Sunday to Friday
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.
- 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
- Comfortable working in a cold environment (Warehouse temp: 0 – 4Deg C)
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
Pay Range: $20.00-$23.00/hour
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.
Expected start date: 2024-02-20
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Experience:
- warehouse: 2 years (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Etobicoke, ON M8V 2E8 (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2024-02-28