Warehouse Forklift Operator

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands:  Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts.  Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

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.

The Warehouse Forklift Operator  is responsible for performing all duties assigned to warehouse personnel.  The position requires scheduling flexibility as changes to start times and shifts may be made with little notice. .

We are looking for a Full-Time Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate.  This is an exciting opportunity to grow and gain experience with The Original Cakerie.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

• Locating products in the warehouse; use of reach truck required
• Order selection and loading of trailers
• Housekeeping of the receiving and shipping areas
• Working with power equipment, hi-reach forklifts
• Adherence to procedures, safety practices and policy

Position Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in the warehouse facility 
• Receiving, picking and shipping
• Knowledge of Outlook
• Have strong communication, oral, written and comprehension skills
• Be able to work quickly, under pressure, and have a sense of urgency
• Be able to record and reconcile information while prioritizing
• Have the ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• The flexibility to meet the ever-changing needs of the department 
• Outstanding work safe attitude and safety record
• Good attendance record
• Computer Knowledge
• This position will require reach truck certification to support the shipping Operations in the department. 
• Forklift #2 (counterbalance & narrow aisle) and power jack experience required.
• Please note: Heavy lifting is required up to 22 kg.

Note: 

• Candidates will be required to complete a skills evaluation with the manual test.
• Should be on Work-permit or PR or Citizenship, 
• Should have Forklift #2 certificate.

What We Offer:

Pay Rate: During probationary period $22.71/hr and on completion of your probation period $25.23/hr

Night Premium is $1.5 (for shifts that are starting between 9:00 PM to 3:00 AM).

Extended health benefits paid 100% by the employer, and dental will be applicable after the successful completion of your probationary period.

Free Parking

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.

Please note due to volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.