Material Handler (Etobicoke)

Real Food for Real Kids, 66 Six Point Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, December 19, 2025 at 5 : 00 a.m.

Supply Chain Department

Six Point

Material Handler

Reports To : Supply Chain Manager

Works Closely With : Purchasing, Production Departments

Job Status : Full Time, Hourly, Permanent

Work Hours : Monday-Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm

The Position

The Material Handler / Receiver is responsible for all functions and paperwork related to receiving and inventory duties. This includes, but is not limited to, verifying the quantity and quality of products / ingredients being delivered and monitoring inventory within the facility to ensure production requirements are met. Putting away product, rotating inventory, entering inventory values into our ERP, and maintaining organization within all inventoried areas of the facility. This particular position is incremental, and will bear direct responsibility for managing the inventory and rotation of our finished goods.

Further duties include, taking temperatures, verification, initialing and dating receipt against packing slips / invoices. Must have the ability to operate and maintain warehouse equipment, both manual and electric pump trucks and forklifts. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization within the receiving, inventory and loading dock area, including outside. You may also be required from time to time to assist with the duties of the Pack Team.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving

Receive all deliveries (products, ingredients, equipment and supplies) ensuring accuracy and quality meet expectations.

Verify receiving documentation such as delivery receipts, invoices and packing slips against purchase orders and receiving calendar.

Update receiving calendar and communicate discrepancies or rejections / returns.

Unload and load delivery trucks and move product into storage, fridges and freezers as required.

Safely operate and maintain pump trucks, forklifts or other related warehouse equipment.

Complete packing slips, waybills, and bills of lading as well as prepare packages for any returned goods or items being repaired.

Interface closely with the purchasing coordinator and adhere to all company purchasing practices, policies and procedures.

Receive all goods in safe condition and store them appropriately in an organized manner.

Assist in improving computer applications to support all warehousing, inventory, shipping and receiving functions.

Entering all inbound material details into our ERP.

Inventory & Quality Control

Track on hand quantities and locations of finished goods.

Manage, store and organize inventory utilizing proper methods and procedures.

Ensure inventory is rotated, First-In / First-Out policy, to maintain quality and avoid expiration / waste with a specific focus on finished goods.

Manage and maintain accurate stock by assuming responsibility for inventory counts and identifying and communicating discrepancies to appropriate parties.

Verify product quality and temperature of goods coming into the facility, recording information as required.

Keep receiving, loading dock (inside and outside) and inventory areas clean and organized for safety and efficiency.

Monitor temperature of fridges and freezers.

Utilize warehouse expertise to establish a strategy for continuous improvement in warehouse and inventory management.

Staging & Other

Prepare, stage and transfer inventoried product to adhere to production timelines.

Foresee future requirements to prepare and temper ingredients in advance, where applicable.

Identify any potential shortages or quality issues to the appropriate parties in advance to avoid delays.

Provide exceptional and timely service for your internal customers.

Occasional assistance with Pack Team duties.

Any other duties as required.

Able to frequently lift up to 50lbs with possible repetitive motion.

Comfortable working in transitional temperature environments associated with food storage, working in both colder fridge and freezer temperatures.

Able to work and maintain large, heavy mechanical and electrical equipment.

Be cautious when working around the facility to ensure both personal safety and damage prevention.

Required Education & Experience

3+ years of warehouse experience.

Forklift certifications / licence (Reach truck and walking tow motor).

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.), comfortable with internet navigation and communication via email.

Good written and oral understanding of the English language.

Additional Skills

Safety-oriented, observing proper lifting techniques and safe use of all equipment.

Detail oriented and committed to accuracy and quality of work.

Strong communication, problem solving and time management skills.

Ability to be proactive, take initiative and understand and elevate issues as necessary.

Ability to work cross-functionally to drive results.

Adaptability, willingness to grow, and proven aptitude for continuous learning.

Nice-to-have

Experience working in a HACCP certified environment.

Experience in food manufacturing or the restaurant industry.

Knowledge of determining good produce quality.

Description of physical demands and work environment

Combination of office environment and production floor. Generally stationary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 50% of the time. Work is generally performed in an office environment with standard office equipment and without hazardous or unpleasant conditions (caused by noise, temperature, lighting, etc.). We may require that you work outside of your core work hours sometimes.

This position is generally quite labour intensive and requires being on your feet, on the production floor, for up to 90% of the time. 10% of the time would then be dedicated to paperwork / computer work. There will be constant exposure to environmental conditions with varying transitional temperatures. Regular lifting of products, up to 50lbs, with repetitive motion can be expected. Proper lifting techniques and use of equipment provided is essential to prevent injury. We may require you to work outside of your core work hours on occasion.

Working at RFRK comes with other perks too

Benefits & Savings Programs

• Employee Savings Program (RRSP and RESP Matching)
• Profit-Sharing Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Wellness Spending Account
• Time Off
• Be gin with two weeks of vacation and unlock additional weeks as you achieve service milestones
• 8 paid sick and wellness days per year
• $500 each year towards professional development

This position is being advertised because the role is currently vacant and requires staffing. As required under Ontario’s employment-standards regulations, this publicly advertised posting is for an existing vacancy. Interested applicants are welcome to submit their application for consideration.

To apply, please upload your résumé and cover letter, including salary expectations, explaining why you’d be a great fit for this role. If you meet almost all of the requirements and are not sure if you should apply, apply anyway! We may see something special in your application that sets you apart from the rest.

Real Food for Real Kids is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and at all levels of our organisation. We strongly encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

No phone calls, emails or drop in visits, please. We’ll contact applicants who fit the bill, and invite them in for an interview.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Please note : As part of our recruitment process, we use automated tools and artificial intelligence technologies to assist with application review. These tools are used to support, not replace, the hiring team’s evaluation of your qualifications and fit for the role.

Thanks for your interest in Real Food for Real Kids!

Real Food for Real Kids, 66 Six Point Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

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