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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the supervisor to coordinate daily warehouse operations and monitor the receiving, selection, and loading of products.
Instruct and check the work of team members while providing essential training on job techniques and safety requirements.
Monitor and prioritize order fulfillment and investigate inventory or operational variances.
Assist in employee observations for performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
Resolve warehouse issues, conflicts, or operational bottlenecks as they arise.
Ensure all staff follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) while using required PPE.

Requirements

At least 1 year of previous warehouse experience is required.
Must have Full G License.
Proven ability to operate a PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) and use RF handheld computers.
Ability to immediately perceive auditory warning signals (bells, horns, alarms) for moving equipment.
Capable of standing and moving for more than 2/3 of the shift, including reaching, stooping, and crouching.
Physically capable of Heavy Work, including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 lbs or more.
Strong verbal and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Frequent work during off-shifts, nights, or weekends is required.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule according to seasonal production demands.

Skills

Customer centric
Able to deliver on commitments
Value individual excellence and collective performance
Care and give back
Go above and beyond to provide options for customers
Understand the foodservice/hospitality/retail business
Extensive knowledge and experience
Strong verbal and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Location

London, Ontario

Work Type

Full-Time
Permanent
Night Shift

Experience Level

At least 1 year of previous warehouse experience

Education Level

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Salary/Compensations

$21.50/hour

Benefits

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

About the Company

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 Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.