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 Shipper-Receiver - Full-Time Warehouse Associate - Ottawa, ON We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Shipper-Receiver to join our team at the Ottawa Facility. You will play a critical role in our logistics and supply chain operations, ensuring accurate and timely handling of inventory. Summary/About the Role We are hiring a Full-Time Shipper-Receiver/Warehouse Associate to manage the flow of goods within our brand new, modern facility in Ottawa, Ontario. This role is essential for maintaining efficient shipping and receiving processes, including product order picking and preparation for distribution. You will work in a team-based environment that prioritizes safety and accuracy. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $18.00 per hour Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent. Monday-Saturday (with one scheduled day off mid-week, plus Sunday). Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days of continuous service) Additional Perks: Profit Sharing, RRSP Program, and Employee Purchase Program. Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do Perform accurate order picking by manually selecting products and assembling them neatly onto pallets. Efficiently organize and stage prepared pallets for outbound loading at the dock area. Execute all shipping and receiving duties, including verifying counts and inspecting incoming and outgoing goods. Operate a forklift safely to move, stack, and retrieve materials throughout the warehouse. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the inventory and dock areas. Adhere to strict safety protocols and quality control standards in the refrigerated environment (approximately $+4^{\circ}\text{C}$). Demonstrate exceptional Attention to Detail in checking products and completing documentation. Skills, Qualifications , Experience: Proven previous warehouse experience in a shipping and receiving or general labor role. Current or previous experience operating a forklift (certification preferred). Physically fit and capable of safely lifting and moving up to 70 lbs. Ability to work effectively in a refrigerated environment (approx. +4 C). Reliable, dedicated team player with flexible availability (including overtime). Must be able to work the scheduled shift (7:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm). This is 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. 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.
