You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.
Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond!
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
- RRSP Matching Program
- 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
- Anniversary Paid Day Off
- Personal Development/Education Fund
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
- Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
- Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours:
AM Shift: 5:00am - 2:00pm.
PM Shift: 1:30pm - 10:30pm.
Candidates must be available to work weekends and flexible shift schedules supporting 15- and 17-hour production operations. Shift start and end times may vary based on production requirements, with schedule changes communicated in advance wherever possible.
Hourly Rate: $25.87/hr
Work Location: Onsite (Milton, ON)
A SLICE OF THE ROLE
The Shipping & Receiving department employees are given the responsibility to accurately move all incoming and outgoing goods. This includes but is not limited to managing the proper paperwork associated with incoming and outgoing goods, accurate warehousing, and storage, maintaining positive relations with all internal departments particularly production, external transportation contacts and maintaining an environment conducive to a safe and clean food plant storage facility.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Drive for Results
- Building Relationships
- Agility & Adaptability
- Lean Thinking & Continuous Improvement
CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspect pallets to ensure accuracy, along with no damages.
- Timely and accurate loading and unloading of trailers, according to MOL, GMP, HACCP, CTPAT or any other standards that create a safe environment for the worker, the food, and or the drivers. Where preparation is necessary it should be organized and communicated in a way to ensure safe and proper transfer of goods.
- Flawless execution of the WMS.
- System issues will be communicated immediately to the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor.
- Equipment for the collection of the data will be monitored and managed in a way to minimize damage or malfunctions.
- Maintain all necessary skills and training to provide safe and efficient service.
- Expected to re-familiarize through training and or recertification, this includes the safe operation of equipment to complete assigned tasks and its basic safety inspections.
- Assists other department requests when necessary.Complete inventory checks and counts as assigned
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
- Other tasks as assigned by the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor including the coverage of other forklift operators.
MUST HAVE INGREDIENTS
Education & Experience
- High school graduate or, minimum five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Maintain valid certifications as determined by provincial or federal regulations for all lift vehicles.
- Valid Forklift/Counterbalance Certificate.
Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, write simple correspondence and memos, and effectively present information in one-on-one situations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Extra Flavour
- Dessert Manufacturing or Bakery experience.
- Comfortable using WMS, handheld scanners, and basic WMS.
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and continuous improvement.
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
The following traits are fundamental to an employee’s success at Chudleigh’s. These traits are non-negotiable because they are essential to create an environment where individuals will be successful in moving our Chudleigh’s Team forward.
Core Chudleigh’s Traits:
- Genuine – Show up authentically, take accountability
- Resourceful – Think ahead, anticipate needs, and solve problems creatively
- Enable Connections – Foster teamwork, communication, and community
LIFE AT THE BAKERY - WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Demands
This role is primarily performed in a food manufacturing environment and involves frequent physical activity. The employee will regularly stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to operate production equipment. Regular lifting and/or moving of objects between 25bs to 50lbs is required, following safe lifting practices. The role also requires clear communication and the ability to use vision skills such as close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work Environment
The work environment includes areas with varying temperatures, ranging from warm production zones to cold freezer rooms. Noise levels are typically moderate but can exceed 85 decibels in some areas, where proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times. The employee will be required to enter the production floor regularly and must adhere to safety and hygiene protocols.
In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for a new vacancy within our organization. As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to help review applications. These tools are intended to support efficiency and consistency, but final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team (HR@chudleighs.com).
Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.
