WAREHOUSE LEAD

Nortera•Tecumseh, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together! As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods. Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Requirements

Technical training in plant equipment
Previous Forklift experience or valid Forklift license is required, otherwise, must successfully complete through in-house training program
Solid work ethic, self-motivation and effective communication, organizational and time management skills
Ability to work on a 12 hour rotating shift
Understands and is able to apply quality requirements, GMPs, HAACP, Food safety, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act along with an understanding of productivity and efficiency indicators and their impact

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in warehouse operations, in a team lead capacity preferred

Responsibilities

Communicate production needs/difficulties to maximize production efficiencies and minimize downtime and waste to achieve daily production targets while adhering to strict quality specifications
Examine and make recommendations on how to improve key processes
Understand the plan for the shift with true accuracy: what is being produced and for which consumer ensuring the highest standard of quality of the product(s) and quantity of each customer order, etc.
Evaluate staffing requirements frequently during the shift through task analysis and communicate with the shift supervisor
Keen attention to detail in order to complete all required paperwork and documentation as assigned without exception
Analyze and collect downtime data throughout the shift on an hourly basis, reporting findings and strategizing improvements.
Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting machinery with the operator and/or maintenance team
Properly train, coach, and develop team members to perform their assigned job duties
Foster and promote a safety focused culture and other values that align with the organization
Provide feedback and/or concerns to the management/supervisory team on areas of performance concerns, adherence to safety and quality protocols and procedures
Ensure all log sheets are completed properly and on time for the Production Supervisor (C1) to review and authorize
Perform preventative maintenance inspection on a weekly/daily basis on all canning warehouse machinery
Able to operate a Forklift to facilitate the transition of goods in and out of the canning warehouse
Other duties as may be assigned