Job Description
Under the responsibility of the Shipping and Receiving Manager, The Forklift Operator works independently and as part of the Shipping and Receiving team to ensure that materials are received accurately into production and finished goods are shipped accurately and on time to the customers. It is a temporarily part time position (3-6 months contract).
Wage:$24-27/hour
Main responsibilities
- Perform the receiving and shipment duties of raw materials, finished products, packaging products and ingredients
- Ensure the integrity of the products
- Ensure that the quantities correspond to the receipt / shipment slip
- Scan labels for data entry
- Rotate products (FIFO) according to storage standards
- Trucks loading/unloading
- Receive the order forms and take note of the orders to be prepared during the day
- Pick orders according to the products indicated on the order form which requires using a pallet truck or a forklift
- Safe operation of forklifts, including inspection and daily maintenance of the forklift, survey equipment and the shunter
- Respect occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures, good manufacturing practices (GMP, GFSI, HACCP and C-TPAT)
- Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
- Comply with the established dress code and the wearing of mandatory protective equipment
- Report any dangerous situation or potential contamination to the immediate superior
- Perform other related duties
Main Responsibilities
- High school diploma
- Minimum one (1) year experience in warehouse work, forklift driving and truck loading/unloading
Technical Skills
- Valid forklift certification (required)
- Strong mathematic skills for quick, accurate product counts
- Proficiency in spoken and written English, and knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
- Knowledge of and ability to follow HACCP & Safety standards is an asset
Personal Qualities
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all tasks
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within a shift
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual — shift coverage is critical during harvest season
- Team player with good communication skills; bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
- Comfortable working in a physical, on-site environment (standing, moving, operating equipment)
- Ability to work in cold refrigerated environment (3-4 degrees C)
- Lifting up to 50lb
Advantages and benefits offered
- Weekly pay
- Employee discount on the product
- On-site parking
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