Who We Are:
Future Transfer is a leading warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics company bringing pride, excellence, and innovation to the agriculture, industrial chemical, and consumer products industries. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization, we deliver strategic national warehousing, advanced logistics, tolerance-specific custom formulation, packaging, and transloading services.
We bring innovation that is authentic and measurable, supported by a company-wide culture of empowered, solution-driven thinkers. Our core strength is ingenuity – developed through encouragement, collaboration, and continuous improvement – allowing us to balance business priorities with meaningful community impact.
Future Transfer is a growing story – join us and tell your part.
Why Work With Us?
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP matching program
- Non-Registered Savings Program (NRSP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company provided uniforms, PPE, and safety shoes
- Paid vacation
- Employee referral bonus
- Team lunches, promotional gear, and seasonal celebrations throughout the year
- Ongoing training, growth, and development opportunities
Job Summary:
We currently have an open position for a Production Lead Hand to join our team on the afternoon shift (4:00 pm – 1:00 am). This role is responsible for the efficient and timely processing of customer requests for production of products according to established procedures, following and enforcing all safety protocols and workplace policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with coaching and training staff by directing daily activities of the production team
- Operate RF scanners, inventory management programs and production equipment efficiently
- Address employee performance concerns and escalate issues when necessary
- Ensure inventory accuracy by conducting random inventory audits
- Maintain a clean and organized workplace through daily housekeeping practices
- Identify and report problems or concerns relating to production equipment
- Ensure that staff tasks are completed accurately and within timely manner
- Support staff in understanding their roles in meeting quality and productivity targets
- Identify and resolve production issues, escalating and communicating concerns to management as needed
- Ensure all required documentation and checks are completed throughout the shift
- Ensure compliance with all SOPs
- Ensure health & safety policies are adhered to and maintain a safe working environment
- Complete and submit shift production reports and audits to management
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum 2-3 years leadership experience within a manufacturing/production environment is required
- Minimum 1 year counterbalance forklift experience required
- Knowledge of SDS, chemical handling procedures, work instructions and quality assurance
- Ability to understand, run and troubleshoot the equipment
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to follow instructions from manager
- Able to work in a team environment that is constantly working towards improving processes and procedures
- Able to identify hazards and work towards rectifying them
- Knows how to work safely
- Demonstrate good organizational skills
- TDG training is an asset
Working Conditions:
- Able to lift at least 50lbs
- Manual dexterity required to work on or under tankers
- Overtime as required
- Must be able to work both inside the warehouse and/or outside year round
Our Commitment:
Future Transfer is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members.
Safety is our priority and is both the starting point and foundation for all aspects of our business. Safe transport and storage of products, safe operational practices, and safe working conditions enable us to protect our employees, customers, suppliers, and the environment.
To learn more about our company, visit: www.futuretransfer.com
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please click apply to submit your resume!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- counterbalance forklift: 1 year (required)
- manufacturing based leadership: 2 years (required)
Location:
- Tillsonburg, ON N4G 5X2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person
