About the Company
Canada Royal Milk is Canada’s sole manufacturer of infant formula, operating a state-of-the-art facility in Kingston, Ontario. We produce high-quality infant and toddler nutrition using milk sourced from Canadian dairy farms and advanced manufacturing technology that meets rigorous national and international standards. Our mission is clear: to strengthen Canada’s infant nutrition supply and deliver safe, reliable formula families can trust.
We are proud to build a diverse, multicultural team driven by collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Backed by global expertise through our parent company, Feihe International, we combine Canadian manufacturing strength with international scale and experience.
What We Offer
The opportunity to build and grow a progressive company, competitive wages, and extended health benefits.
What We Look For
Curiosity, commitment to learning, and a winning mindset.
About the Role
Reporting to the Supply Chain Supervisor, the Warehouse Operator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and seamless processing of incoming and outgoing shipments. They load and unload delivery vehicles regularly – at times involving repetitive heavy lifting and use of associated equipment, e.g. lift truck, forklift, etc. They may also complete milk receiving tasks. The Warehouse Operator also completes inspection of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify contents and quality (i.e. damage or missing items). Inventory management and vendor relations with shipping companies are essential functions in this position. The Warehouse Operator ensures that their duties are performed in a safe, effective and efficient manner, while maintaining a positive work environment with their team members and supervisors.
Job Requirements
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Certification: A valid Forklift Certification, valid milk receiving certification or willing to be trained. Plant Milk Grading certificate is an asset.
Experience: 1 to 2 years of warehouse/shipping/receiving experience, especially in a food factory will be an asset
Work in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations, internal programs, policies and procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Adhere to health and safety rules and GMP rules at all times; follow all warehouse policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
2. Perform all shipping, receiving, and inventory organization operations, using WMS or spreadsheet
3. Carryout all product loading and unloading tasks, using forklifts or hand pump cart
4. Receive and process new inventory, ensuring contents match documentation
5. Receive, test, and determine compliance of all incoming raw dairy and cream trucks
6. Inspect receivables for defects, damages, or missing items
7. Move and transfer products between various sections of warehouse, as needed
8. Perform detailed inventory counts
9. Label warehouse stock for quick and easy identification and retrieval
10. Ensure tools and equipment are kept clean and in working order
11. Report any equipment malfunctions or issues to department supervisor
12. Work with other warehouse team members to effectively complete assigned tasks
Working Conditions
Canada Royal Milk is a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week operation. Rotating shift work (8-12h shifts) is required. Shift patterns are yet to be determined, and will include days, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and over-night work. Employees must be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts.
As a dairy processor and infant formula manufacturer, CRM strives to exceed regulatory requirements for food safety, quality, hygiene, and good manufacturing practices. All employees who enter the processing areas for any reason must comply with all food safety protocols in addition to health and safety best practices.
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment and include:
· Standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, reaching, twisting and other physically demanding tasks performed for virtually the entire shift (8 to 12 hours)
· Lifting to 25 kg (55 lbs) frequently
· Use of various chemicals (i.e. detergents and sanitizing solutions)
· Possible exposure to dust, fumes, oils, unpleasant odors, noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable, occasional exposure to ambient temperatures above 28 Celsius and high humidity
· Exposure to physical risks using standardized safety precautions and equipment, including, but not limited to slippery surfaces, working around high temperature equipment, heavy and repetitive lifting, etc.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in, and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.
If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at www.canadaroyalmilk.com.
Pay: $19.21-$23.33 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What is your current status in Canada?
- Do you have a valid forklift license?
Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
