Warehouse Lead Hand- Afternoon

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a $300 million+ Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2027, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Position Summary/Objective: 

We are looking for a hands‑on Warehouse Lead Hand (Afternoon Shift) to support daily warehouse operations in a food‑manufacturing environment. This role acts as the on‑floor lead for the shift coordinating work execution, reinforcing safety and GMP standards, supporting inventory accuracy, and ensuring materials are available to meet production and shipping requirements.

This is a working lead position focused on execution, communication, and accountability on the warehouse floor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate daily warehouse activities for the afternoon shift, including receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, staging, and transfers.
• Assign work, monitor progress, and help remove execution barriers to ensure shift priorities are completed safely and on time.
• Reinforce safety, GMP, and food‑safety standards, addressing hazards and deviations immediately.
• Complete and verify accurate WMS (SAP) transactions and support material traceability.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy follow‑up.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts, reach trucks, and material‑handling equipment.
• Communicate shift status, issues, and handovers clearly to supervisors and other shifts.
• Identify issues early, escalate appropriately, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Accountable For

• Safe, compliant execution of all warehouse activities on the afternoon shift
• Accurate material handling and system transactions
• Clear communication and effective shift handovers
• Consistent adherence to SOPs and warehouse standards
• Reliable support of production and operational priorities

Required Qualifications

• Valid forklift and reach‑truck licenses
• Experience working in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of WMS/ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Familiarity with food safety, GMPs, and regulated environments
• Strong attention to detail and safety‑focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lead Hand or senior warehouse associate
• Exposure to inventory counting, audits, or continuous improvement activities

Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Clear, respectful communication on the warehouse floor
• Ability to lead by example and maintain operational discipline
• Comfortable escalating issues and supporting corrective actions
• Dependable, team‑oriented, and execution‑focused

Working Conditions

• Onsite role in manufacturing warehouse environment
• Standing, walking, and lifting in accordance with safety guidelines
• Afternoon shift with flexibility for overtime or weekends as business needs require

 

Please note this role is an existing vacancy.

Salary Range$27.96—$27.96 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

What we expect:

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short