Production Lead Hand – Food Manufacturing

Hagersville, ON | $25.00/hour | Full-Time | Afternoon Shift – 2:30 PM Start

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Are you an experienced food manufacturing or production professional who naturally takes the lead, solves problems, and helps keep the team moving?

You may already be the person others turn to when priorities change, a problem needs to be solved, or a recent employee needs some guidance. If you're ready to turn that experience into your next career opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.

3PL Inc. is currently recruiting a Production Lead Hand for a well-established food manufacturing operation in Hagersville, Ontario.

This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll work alongside the team while helping coordinate daily priorities, support employees, maintain production flow, and ensure quality, food safety, and workplace standards are consistently met.

Why You'll Want to Consider This Opportunity

- $25.00 per hour
- Full-time position
- Consistent afternoon shift with a 2:30 PM start
- Opportunity to build and expand your leadership experience
- Established food manufacturing environment
- Hands-on role where you'll be an important part of the daily operation
- Prospect to use both your people skills and technical abilities
- A strong next step for an experienced production employee ready for more responsibility

What You'll Be Doing

As the Production Lead Hand, you'll be actively involved in the operation while helping keep the team organized, informed, and on track.

- Provide hands-on leadership, guidance, and support to employees
- Help coordinate daily workflow, assignments, and operational priorities
- Work alongside the team to meet production requirements
- Communicate expectations and priorities throughout the shift
- Monitor workflow and help keep daily requirements on schedule
- Support the movement, staging, and organization of products and materials
- Identify day-to-day operational issues and help find practical solutions
- Communicate staffing, inventory, quality, equipment, or safety concerns to management
- Use computer systems and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to support daily operations
- Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records
- Verify products, quantities, labels, and other information for accuracy
- Support inventory activities and identify potential discrepancies




- Assist with training and orientation of new employees
- Work closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality, and other departments
- Ensure GMP, food safety, quality, and Health & Safety requirements are consistently followed
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working setting
- Lead by example and step in wherever the team needs support

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines strong leadership potential with hands-on manufacturing experience.

You should bring:

- Previous experience in a food manufacturing, production, or fast-paced warehouse environment
- Strong leadership skills and the confidence to provide direction and support to others
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
- Good computer proficiency
- Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- A commitment to food safety, quality, and workplace safety
- The ability to prioritize and adapt in a busy environment
- Reliable attendance and punctuality

You May Already Be a Lead Hand Without the Title

Maybe you're already the employee your coworkers turn to when something needs to get done.

You're the person who helps new employees, keeps things organized, notices when something isn't right, and isn't afraid to jump in and help solve a problem. That's who we're looking for.

You don't necessarily need years of formal supervisory experience. What matters is that you have solid manufacturing experience, good judgment, strong communication skills, and the confidence to lead from the floor while still being part of the team.

If you're ready for more responsibility and an opportunity to demonstrate what you can do, apply today.

Company Description

Discover the 3PL Inc. Advantage
At 3PL Inc.,



we specialize in connecting talented individuals with rewarding opportunities across Industrial, Skilled Trades, and Administrative sectors—both temporary and permanent.

With over 50 years of combined, hands-on experience in the staffing industry, our team brings unmatched knowledge, integrity, and commitment to every placement we make. We take pride in the reputation we've built—one grounded in long-standing relationships and proven success.

Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, 3PL Inc. proudly partners with leading employers across the Golden Horseshoe and Greater Toronto Area.

What sets us apart?
We focus on more than just job titles. At 3PL Inc., we're committed to aligning candidates with roles that match their individual career goals, values, and strengths—because when the fit is right, everyone wins.

We are also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace where every employee, candidate, and client feels valued, respected, and supported. We actively strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome accommodation requests at any stage of the hiring process.

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Company DescriptionDiscover the 3PL Inc. AdvantageAt 3PL Inc., we specialize in connecting talented individuals with rewarding opportunities across Industrial, Skilled Trades, and Administrative sectors—both temporary and permanent. With over 50 years of combined, hands-on experience in the staffing industry, our team brings unmatched knowledge, integrity, and commitment to every placement we make. We take pride in the reputation we've built—one grounded in long-standing relationships and proven success.Headquartered in Hamilton, ON, 3PL Inc. proudly partners with leading employers across the Golden Horseshoe and Greater Toronto Area. What sets us apart?We focus on more than just job titles. At 3PL Inc., we're committed to aligning candidates with roles that match their individual career goals, values, and strengths—because when the fit is right, everyone wins.We are also deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace where every employee, candidate, and client feels valued, respected, and supported. We actively strive to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome accommodation requests at any stage of the hiring process.License ID THA-(phone hidden) / REC-(phone hidden)

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