Job Description

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

TITLE: Material Handler

LOCATION: Onsite in Scarborough, ON

SHIFT & HOURS: Afternoon Shift: Monday to Friday from 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Hiring Hourly Rate: $23.26/hr (plus afternoon shift premium)

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Griffith Foods is hiring a Material Handler to support production and warehouse operations. This role is responsible for the efficient movement, storage, and handling of materials, including supplying production lines and maintaining inventory accuracy. The Material Handler must follow all safety and food safety standards while helping ensure orders are delivered on time, in full, and to quality requirements.

As a Material Handler, your responsibilities will include:

• Performs duties in accordance with established procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Transfers material/finished goods from bagging and/or bakeries into inventory, etc.
• Keeps material and racks, clean & tidy.
• Keeps narrow-aisle reach-truck clean, tidy & safe.
• Adheres to material handling procedures and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of proper storage, movement, and safe handling of goods.
• Checks that all materials are correctly stored and transferred using the Radio Frequency device.
• Maintains inventory counts and levels.
• Communicates internally with other departments for the purpose of gathering, distributing materials and maintaining inventory.

Qualified candidates will have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic mathematical foundations
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently, including comprehension of instructions, correspondence, and memos, and the ability to communicate effectively.
• Minimum 1 year of experience operating forklifts
• Ability to regularly lift and/or carry up to 25kg throughout the shift.

What will set you apart:

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft DAX or other ERP knowledge.
• Valid forklift license with hands-on experience operating Crown and/or Raymond narrow aisle reach trucks

Candidates must currently be at least 18 years of age AND possess unrestricted authorization to work in Canada. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a safety sensitive position, and it requires the use of an N9 NIOSH-approved fitted respirator (“N95”) or an approved alternative. Successful candidates will be required to go through appropriate fit-testing and will be required to wear an N95 while performing their duties. Should you require an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code, please contact Jasmine Manalo at jmanalo@griffithfoods.com.

What We Offer(*):

Paid top-up for Pregnancy, Parental and Compassionate Care leave.

Health and Group Benefits (100% of premiums paid by Griffith foods).

Education reimbursement program.

Life event recognition and on the job recognition.

Generous defined contribution retirement plan.

Career development and growth opportunities.

Annual wellness allowance.

Annual incentive.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply.

Equitable Employer:

Griffith Foods is committed to fair and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities. Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure:

As part of our recruitment process, we may use AI‑supported tools to proctor assessments. However, every resume is reviewed by a human and our hiring team makes all decisions regarding candidates.

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