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 We are currently seeking a Full-Time Warehouse Supervisor-Night Shift to join our team based out of our London Facility, Ontario location. Position: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $22.5/h Schedule: 7:30pm - 5:00am Sunday night through Saturday morning, with Saturday and another weekday off. 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: Team-based work environment Training provided Annual Safety Boot Program (up to $85) Group Health Care Benefit Program Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Program Opportunity for advancement Profit-Sharing Bonus 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. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to: For Jobs in British Columbia careers@freshstartfoods.com For Jobs in Ontario fsferecruitment@freshstartfoods.com Use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. We Are Passionate About Produce Wholesale Fruits and Vegetable Suppliers From Coast To Coast Fresh Start Foods continues to be the leading value added and fresh produce supplier in Canada. Building on 25 years of growth and success, we understand the importance of satisfying the essential stakeholders in your business. We ensure that high quality and value is delivered from field to table. We understand the critical nature of fresh produce to your offering and work diligently to ensure you are able to exceed your customers expectations. With several well positioned locations in both Eastern and Western Canada, we are truly national and well positioned to deliver the freshest product possible. Fresh Start Foods has two additional companies within our food family, J.G. Fruits and Vegetables in Montreal distributes both whole and fresh cut fruit, vegetables and other related products. Our Eating New Creations facility in Mississauga focuses on meeting retail and food-service needs in the manufacturing and assembly of salad & meal kits, a variety of portioned salads, sandwiches, fruit cups and other portioned fresh and dry products.
