Warehouse Operator

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.

About The Position

Location: Brantford, Ontario

Shift: 3PM to 11PM

Position Description

This position will be based in Brantford, Canada. Above all, the Warehouse Operator is to work safely by observing all safety rules, including proper utilization of lock out tag out. The Forklift Operator will operate power industrial equipment to transport materials throughout the factory. This position will be responsible for accurate inventory counts and transactions as well as following safe forklift operating procedures. The employee will be trained on operating specific machinery and doing all transactions in SAP for inbounds and outbounds including inventory management.

Core Responsibilities

Safety

1. Knowledge and understanding of company safety policy, systems, and good practice relevant to Sourcing Unit and the responsibility placed upon individuals.
2. Ensure that procedures and practice adhere to safety policy and legislation.
3. Report all safety related issues and near misses to supervisor.
4. Industrial vehicles must be operated in a manner so as not to endanger any person or property.
5. Wear the required PPE while performing all job duties.
6. Safe, licensed operation of powered industrial vehicles.
7. Complete and contribute to all relevant training and associated paperwork.

Workplace Hazards

1. Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it.
2. Utilize appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment relevant to the tasks in your area.
3. Work areas include conveyors and power industrial vehicles.
4. Work areas may include cold work environments (PPE is provided).

Quality

1. Knowledge of product quality and food safety procedures for the warehouse.
2. Must actively contribute to all the quality-related training and complete assessments.
3. Monitors product and packaging to ensure they meet or exceed all quality standards.
4. Identifies material defects at the point of receipt and notifies appropriate personnel.
5. Prioritizes Consumer Safety by adhering to the strict Food Safety and GMP requirements set by the company.

Operational Activities

1. Conducts effective hand-over activities and records accurately events that have occurred during shift.
2. Count all available packaging required for two shifts.
3. Review the production schedule and contact the shipping office if packaging is needed.
4. Check production lines for any upcoming line changes.
5. Inform the Supervisor of any packaging issues immediately.

Environmental

1. Follows proper containment and reporting procedures for any environmental release.
2. Reduce costs due to waste and minimize impact to health, safety, and the environment.

Teamwork

1. Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team.

Minimum Requirements

1. 2-3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment required; food production environment preferred.
2. Prior SAP experience an asset.
3. Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
4. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
5. Ability to lift to 50 lbs. maximum.

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements stated in the description.

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all.