Loading Team Lead

Who we are:

The GVF Group of Companies empowers farmers to produce meat, milk, and eggs profitably and sustainably for the advancement of human lives, nutrition, and health.

Today, the GVF Group is comprised of seven divisions: Grand Valley Fortifiers, Fortified Nutrition, Farmers Depot, Direct Source Commodities, Valley Feeds, True Foods, and On-Farm Business Intelligence. Across all divisions, we are united by a common purpose –helping our customers achieve better results through innovation, partnership, and trusted advice.

Founded in 1960, Grand Valley Fortifiers specializes in the formulation, manufacture and sale of high quality, leading-edge mineral premixes for swine, dairy, beef and poultry producers. We create opportunities for livestock & poultry farms to be more profitable by providing innovative products, programs and services which lower feeding and livestock producers costs, maximize animal performance, and increase nutritional and commercial value of our customers products.

Why we have this role:

We’re currently looking for a hands-on Loading Team Lead to support and coordinate all overnight loading activities for bulk and bagged products on GVF delivery trucks. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example, solving operational problems, and working in a fast-paced warehouse and logistics environment.

As the Loading Team Lead, you will actively participate in loading activities while providing day-to-day support and direction to the loading team. You will play a key role in ensuring outbound loads are accurate, prioritized properly, shipped in full, and completed on time to support customer satisfaction and delivery performance.

This role also acts as the primary technical and operational resource for the overnight loading team, helping troubleshoot ERP and order-related issues within D365 while ensuring scanning accuracy, quantity verification, and loading compliance throughout the shift.

Working with us:

This position is based out of our production facility at 486 Main Street, Cambridge, Ontario. This position is a straight night shift position, with regular working hours of Sunday to Friday, 9:00 pm to 5:30 am. Occasional overtime may be required to support operational needs.

What you’ll do: 

• Load both bulk and bagged material onto trucks neatly and correctly


• Ensure loads are accurate, complete, and shipped according to protocol


• Schedule, prioritize, and sequence truck loading activities


• Support and coordinate the workflow of the overnight loading team


• Ensure scanning accuracy, quantity verification, and correct item selection


• Troubleshoot inventory, loading, and order discrepancies within D365


• Ensure no overages, shortages, missed shipments, or missed scans occur


• Ensure all products are labelled correctly and loaded according to FIFO practices


• Follow all HACCP, CFIA, safety, and GVF loading procedures


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized loading environment


• Assist with assigning tasks and supporting productivity during slower periods


• Support continuous improvement by identifying ways to reduce errors and improve efficiency


• Assist in other plant areas as required 

Your background includes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent


• Previous manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics experience considered an asset


• Forklift experience required


• Experience using ERP systems; D365 experience is considered an asset


• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities


• Ability to work independently while supporting team coordination and workflow


• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• Excellent organizational and time management skills


• Strong attendance and work history


• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions and lift/move 25 kg bags


• Ability to work permanent night shift


• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to lead by example
  

Why work with us:  

• Canadian Family-Owned and Operated Company


• Competitive wage


• Extended health and dental benefits 


• RRSP matching program 


• Profit sharing bonus 


• Donation matching program 


• Valley Feeds Store Discount


• Professional development opportunities 


• Be part of a company that values integrity, innovation, and giving back.

Living our values:

We’re a family-owned business that values its people and the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a supportive and respectful workplace, offering competitive compensation and benefits, and investing in our employees’ success. Whether through our work with customers, our support of employees, or our community involvement, we strive to live our values every day.

• Passion: Serving customers innovatively and well.


• Humble Confidence:Confidently choosing to forgo our status, deploy our resources and use of influence for the good of others before ourselves.


• Integrity:Consistently honest while honouring commitments with our customers, co-workers and suppliers.


• Professional:Committed to excellence in the way we lead, serve and relate.


• Caring:With a servant heart, truly caring for customers and co-workers. Find satisfaction in assisting with others’ challenges and joy in witnessing their success.

All interested applicants are asked to apply with a copy of their resume. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only candidates considered for the position will be contacted for an interview.