Get to know Sleeman Breweries

At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.

What you’ll get

To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:

• Compensation that’s a step ahead

• RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement

• A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role

• Benefits coverage for partners and kids

• Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers

• Employee beer credit

• Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees

• Employee and family assistance program

• Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites

What you’ll do – The opportunity

Position:

Material Handler, Seasonal Relief

Location:

Guelph, Ontario

Level:

Individual Contributor

Description:

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Material Handler, Seasonal Relief assists members of the Warehouse/Distribution department. Please note: This is a fixed, seasonal contract from May until the beginning of September. Schedule rotates on a 2-week basis. Day shift: 8am-4pm, Afternoon shift: 4pm-12am. $500 seasonal retention bonus available upon contract completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Able to assist members of the distribution / warehouse department to ensure smooth operation of the production line and the flow of material
• Load and unload trucks
• Order assembly / pallet make-up & sorting
• Maintenance of production and warehouse reports and reporting of information
• Maintain a clean and safe workstation and area
• Assist in on-the-job training
• Report unusual incidents, accidents and injuries immediately
• Follow all company policies and regulations
• Provide job shadowing when needed
• Other miscellaneous duties as required

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent   
• Forklift certification combined with previous forklift experience in a factory/warehouse environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Trouble shooting ability
• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24-hour operation
• Ability to handle heavy lifting on a continual basis
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Word & Excel, and experience with integrated warehouse management software (Oracle) an asset
• Shortlisted candidate will be required to undergo lifting assessment to ensure physical fitness to perform heavy lifting
• Adhere to the food safety required as per job duties and report non-conformities
• Clean criminal record check

Think you have what we need, but your credentials don’t perfectly line up? You should apply! We know that folks in some equity-deserving groups miss opportunities if they think their qualifications don’t fit. We would love to chat about your skills and experience and see how we might work together.

What matters here

We like you just the way you are. We believe in creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone and our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee helps us live up to that commitment.

You’re welcome here no matter your sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion/creed, language, national or ethnic background, Indigenous identity, race, colour, neurodivergence, or disability status. We’re an equal-pay employer and believe in opportunity for everyone.  

Need an accommodation during the application process? Let us know!

What we make

Our consumers know we create some of the best beers in Canada from our breweries across the country: Sleeman, Okanagan Spring, Unibroue, and Wild Rose. And we’re growing into new and innovative spaces with our ready-to-drink SoCIAL LITE line.

Get an inside look at what it’s like working at Sleeman Breweries by following @lifeatsleeman on Instagram. We think you’ll like working here!

We thank all candidates for their interest however only those selected to proceed will be contacted.