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Warehouse Leadhand - FFS Afternoons

@ Flanagan Foodservice Inc

Kitchener, Ontario

3+ years experience
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Overview

Flanagan Foodservice Inc is hiring a Warehouse Leadhand for afternoon shifts to lead warehouse staff and handle shipping, receiving and storage of food product. The role includes training new employees, order picking across dry, refrigerated and freezer climates, and operating warehouse equipment. Weekend and statutory holiday coverage is expected as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate daily activities of the warehouse team
  • Train and mentor new employees on procedures and safety
  • Ensure accurate order picking and shipping in all climates
  • Operate reach truck, end-rider, lift-truck and tow-motor
  • Build multi-customer pallets in delivery sequence

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience
  • Experience operating end-rider, reach truck, lift-truck and tow-motor
  • Strong leadership and coaching skills
  • Ability to lift up to 40 kg consistently
  • Flexible for afternoon shifts, weekends and statutory holidays

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Employer posting date
2026-09-02
First seen by our source
2026-10-23
Source record updated
2026-11-07

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience3+ years
Manages peopleYes
Scheduleevening, holidays, weekends
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 88 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsWHMIS

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Flanagan Foodservice Inc

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Full company description

Proudly Canadian and Family Owned Food Distributor Flanagan's is the largest Canadian owned, independent foodservice distributor in the country. From our early days as a food wholesaler, we've grown to provide full service to more than 7000 restaurants and foodservice operations across the province of Ontario. To each and every customer, we offer uniquely personalized service, along with the attention to detail, reliability and range of quality products you need to grow your business.

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Reported office locations
  • 145 Otonabee Drive, Kitchener, ON N2C1L7, CA
  • 100 Sasaga Drive, Kitchener, Ontario N2C 2G7, CA
  • 69 Magill St., Walden Business Park, Lively, Ontario P3Y 1K6, CA
  • 295 South Blair Street, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9V9, CA
Business categories
  • Food and Beverage
  • Wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Flanagan Foodservice Inc
  • Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
Specialties
  • Food Distribution
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Proudly Canadian and Family Owned Food Distributor Flanagan's is the largest Canadian owned, independent foodservice distributor in the country. From our early days as a food wholesaler, we've grown to provide full service to more than 7000 restaurants and foodservice operations across the province of Ontario. To each and every customer, we offer uniquely personalized service, along with the attention to detail…

FieldValue
IndustryFood and Beverage Services
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersKitchener, ON
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1977
SpecialtiesFood Distribution
Open jobs on Jobsy46
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Job description

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, the Warehouse Leadhand will oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, and storing of product in the Warehouse. This position is responsible to serve as the lead over one or more assigned Warehouse functions, which includes but is not limited to training, and leading the work for assigned staff in a safe and effective manner.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and coordinate the daily activities of the warehouse team
  • Train and mentor new employees on warehouse procedures and safety protocols
  • Ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment, including picking and shipping
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely picking and delivery of orders
  • Respond to employee inquiries regarding job processes and concerns
  • Conduct order selecting in all climates (dry, refrigerated, freezer)
  • Operate Warehouse equipment including: end-rider, reach truck, lift-truck, and tow-motor
  • Ensure products stacked on pallets are prevented from damage, and maintain integrity while in transit
  • Verify loads are accurate
  • Arrange and build multi-customer pallets in sequence to ensure the location of products for delivery drivers is seamless and efficient
  • Proactively identify operational issues, and assist Supervisor to identify and implement solutions
  • Trained and efficient in other warehouse duties including: shipping, receiving, truck unloading, handling returns & customer pickups, restocking & inventory control
  • Support upkeep of housekeeping & recycling, conduct minor maintenance
  • Follow safe and efficient work procedures to meet customer requirements including maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • Complete and keep up to date on all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality Assurance training pertinent to the role
  • Conduct Health & Safety observations and inspections as per weekly expectation
  • Responsible for reporting any and all concerns related to the Health & Safety, safe handling and integrity of all items received, stored and distributed by Flanagan Foodservice
  • Adherence to all Health & Safety, Food Safety and WHMIS practices
  • Provide vacation coverage and fill in for Supervisor when required
  • A willingness to ensure customer satisfaction

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with various functions with a warehouse environment
  • Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including but not limited to WHMIS, food safety, and proper lifting techniques
  • Experience operating warehouse equipment including end-rider, reach truck, lift-truck, and tow-motor
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong team player, with demonstrated abilities to interact effectively with all levels of associates
  • Solid leadership skills, and a proven ability to encourage, coach, and motivate others in a positive manner
  • Ability to physically lift heavy product on a consistent basis (up to 40 kg) and enjoy an active career
  • Demonstrate knowledge of customer requirements, and/or new client set up, to meet customer expectations
  • Flexible to work the scheduled shift, and support weekends and statutory holidays as needed
  • Internal employees must be employed with the company in good standing for 12 months, with no disciplinary actions on file

Be Part of the Legacy!

All employees of Flanagan Foodservice must demonstrate adherence to all Health & Safety and Food Safety practices as well as all Company’s policies and procedures.

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is not currently using Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of our recruitment screening process.

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know by submitting your request to [email protected] so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations.

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