Warehouse Lead Night Shift
Job Summary
Join one of the BEST teams in the Industry
At Fresh Start Foods youll 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
For more than 30 years Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canadas Best Employers in 2026.
Fresh Start Foods is looking for a motivated Warehouse Lead Hand (Night Shift) to join our team in London Ontario. In this critical role you will coordinate and assist in the supervision of warehouse functions to ensure our customers receive the freshest products. You will act as a key link between the warehouse floor and management ensuring an efficient flow of operations while maintaining a high standard of safety and productivity.
Position: Full-Time Permanent
Schedule: Sunday to Friday 8:00pm - 4:00am (days off will be Saturday and one weekday)
Salary: $21.50/hour (paid on a weekly basis!)
Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do
Daily Coordination: Collaborate with the supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse operations and monitor the receiving selection and loading of products.
Team Leadership: Instruct and check the work of team members while providing essential training on job techniques and safety requirements.
Workflow Management: Monitor and prioritize order fulfillment and investigate inventory or operational variances.
Employee Support: Assist in employee observations for performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
Problem Solving: Resolve warehouse issues conflicts or operational bottlenecks as they arise.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all staff follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while using required PPE.
Required Qualifications/Skills
Experience: At least 1 year of previous warehouse experience is required.
License: Must have Full G License.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Equipment Mastery: Proven ability to operate a PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) and use RF handheld computers.
Safety Awareness: Ability to immediately perceive auditory warning signals (bells horns alarms) for moving equipment.
Physical Stamina: Capable of standing and moving for more than 2/3 of the shift including reaching stooping and crouching.
Lifting Ability: Physically capable of Heavy Work including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs or more.
Communication: Strong verbal and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule & Working Conditions
Shift Flexibility: Frequent work during off-shifts nights or weekends is required.
Seasonal Demand: Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to seasonal production demands.
Environment: Work is performed in a warehouse with exposure to noise dust and significant temperature changes (including extreme cold and hot conditions).
Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits including:
Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision prescription drugs disability and extended health coverage)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
Weekly paychecks
Employee Family Assistance Program
Opportunities for career advancement
Employee Recognition Programs
Training opportunities
Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
Full-time hours
A team-oriented work environment
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.
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About Company
Elevate your culinary journey with Fresh Start Foods, your go-to source for premium, year-round produce solutions.