Mariposa Dairy is a leading manufacturer of award-winning cheeses based in Lindsay, Ontario. Our aim is to provide the highest quality cheese products in North America through the efforts of our skilled and valued team for the benefit of our customers and community.

We are currently seeking a full-time Warehouse Lead Hand. Our organization is a growing and dynamic business and operates in our two facilities just off Hwy. 36 in Lindsay, Ontario.

Under the direction of the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the effective day to day warehouse operations; ensures the safety of the team, ensures the accurate and timely picking, loading and delivery of customer orders.

What we offer:

• A team approach where together is better. Win-win relationships, with work life balance and fair compensation and benefit programs.
• Diversity and Inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent.
• Bi-weekly pay
• Competitive salary & benefit programs
• RRSP matching
• Training
• Opportunities for advancement

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Passionate about safety and promote a culture where safety comes first
• Ensures Food Safe best practices are always implemented and adhered to
• Support the warehouse operations to accomplish high productivity, exceptional quality (no errors) and cost-effective solutions on a continuous basis that meet or exceed Mariposa standards
• Working with other leadership to coordinate activities between departments that will serve both internal and external customers
• Ensure the receiving of materials in a timely and accurate manner from storage and between Mariposa locations, adhering to inventory management procedures, e.g. FIFO Support and recommend continuously improvement initiatives
• Assist with month-end closing and year-end physical inventory processes.
• Manage and ensure daily and weekly cycle counts as scheduled or requested
• Stage various materials required for daily production or shunting between facilities
• Ensure all items going into dry storage, coolers or chemical rooms are labeled and are 100% verified
• Maintain inventory listings of all items in all locations
• Ensure replenishment stock is received; appropriate people are notified
• Help unload or load trucks as needed.
• Invoicing of trucks, preparing BOLs as trucks ship
• Investigate and troubleshoot inventory discrepancies, develop understanding of Business Central inventory and other various transactions
• Ensure environmental compliance for the facility by being aware of regulatory requirements and ensuring these requirements are met. Ensure that routine inspections are completed
• Maintain all aspects of the FSSC – ISO22000 quality system
• Develop and maintain positive employee relations through good communication and fair treatment that is consistent with Mariposa Dairy’s core values and objectives
• Support the development and implementation of exciting new technologies
• Having a continuous improvement mindset, the ability to solve problems, and a strong desire to learn will allow you to make an impact
• Adaptable to continuous change is important
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel and Power BI.
• Ensure superior operating performance through identifying opportunities and implementing improvements in costs, and plant operations
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM CRITERIA

• Experience in a food production operation
• Experienced working with ERP systems (Business Central Preferred) and RF WMS technology
• Completion of a post-secondary education in a technical discipline or related industry experience
• Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization
• Must be a self-directed individual, well organized, goal oriented and be an excellent problem solver
• Ability to adjust to multiple demands, shifting work priorities and change
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a related field
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Flexibility of hours when necessary, overtime, and weekends as needed
• Ability to obtain Lift Truck certification

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon reference checks and employment verification.

Mariposa Dairy welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the
selection process.

The employer accepts applications from only:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.

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