Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.
Opportunity Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!
Dessert Holdings is looking for a Relief Warehouse Team Lead to join our team based in London, ON. This individual will work in the warehouse, performing shipping, receiving and inventory related team lead duties and job specific training.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (this is meant to be an outline, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities)
- The direction of department staff and assignment of duties, training of procedures, processes, and policy
- Planning and organization of daily operating functions and responsibilities
- Coordination of tasks, priorities, and responsibilities
- Effectively communicating with other departments in order to ensure we achieve organizational results.
- Various team lead and operating functions as they relate to the effective operation of the department.
- Adherence to procedures, safety practices, policy and holding others accountable for the same.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Must have a valid and up-to-date forklift certification.
- MUST be able to drive a Standup Crown Counterbalance and Reach Truck.
- Must be legally eligible to work full-time in Canada.
- Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is an asset.
- Focused on detail, accuracy, and a good understanding of inventory control.
- Scheduling flexibility, comfortable working in a cool working environment
- Ability to work independently, well organized, effective judgment, strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- Leads the workforce by setting high standards for safety, punctuality, attendance, enthusiasm, work ethic and personal effort.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution skills, demonstrated leadership.
- Ability to make change quickly and respond to unplanned situations.
- Proficient with computer applications comfortable learning new systems
Schedule:
- Tuesday to Saturday, from 11:30pm to 8.00 am
What We Offer:
Pay Rate: While performing Warehouse role, probationary rate per hour is $24.79 and full rate is $27.55
While performing Team Lead role, probationary rate per hour is $27.20 and full rate is $30.22
Our Benefits!
- On-site parking
- We provide uniforms, safety shoes and sick pay.
- Shift premium for all hours worked between 7:00 pm – 5:00 am
- Weekend premium for all hours worked between 5:00 am - 7:00 pm.
- This position also provides comprehensive benefits & RRSP contribution after probation is complete.
About Dessert Holdings
Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.
EEO Statement
Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.
We thank you in advance for your interest in The Original Cakerie. Due to high volume, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting reflects an existing position. Resume screening and candidate evaluation are conducted without the use of artificial intelligence (AI).