Forklift Certified Warehouse Receiver

For more than 30 years, Fresh Start Foods has proudly delivered a full range of fresh produce solutions to customers across Canada. As a valued member of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) family of companies, we are honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.

We are currently seeking Full-Time Warehouse Receivers to join our team based out of our Richmond, BC location.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring accuracy when receiving, and recording all movements of inventory and materials to and from Fresh Start Foods facilities.

Position: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $21/hr (paid on a weekly basis!)

Available Schedules:

1)Sunday - 6:00am to 2:30pm. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm.

2) Sunday - 6:00am to 2:30pm. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 9:00am to 5:30pm.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Lead Hand or Supervisor.
• Achieving productivity targets.
• Ensuring orders are finished according to shipping schedules.
• Working together with team members to ensure an efficient production flow.
• Ensuring products are received to specifications.
• Frequently operate a forklift, pallet jack, hand jack, and other equipment to load, unload transport, and store goods.
• Other duties as required.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Class 1 or 2 Forklift certification is required.
• Strong Attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Accountable and Dependable.
• Self motivated and have the desire to improve continuously.
• Must be able to lift, push & pull up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work Holidays as required.
• Able to work Overtime as required.

Fresh Start Foods offers a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus
• Weekly paychecks
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)
• Training opportunities
• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program
• Full-time hours
• A team-oriented work environment

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond, BC V6W 1K9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 or 2 Forklift License (required)

Work Location: In person