Forklift jobs in Canada

Team Member - Forklift Operator

Summary

Reporting to the Site Leader, Operations Leader, and the Shipping & Receiving Team Leader, the Team Member - Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a Raymond Reach Forklift in a safe and efficient manner within a food manufacturing environment.

In this position, you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respecting all your fellow Team Members.

What FGF Offers:

• FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training. Unleashing Your Potential
• Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, & a generous flexible medical / Health spending account
• RRSP matching program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates Raymond Reach and/or Counter Balance trucks to transport, stage, load/unload finished products/raw materials onto and off trailers
• Picking orders using the Raymond Reach truck and a RF scanner gun
• Operates pallet wrapping machines
• Works in a safe manner and follows all GMP’s, Safe Operating Procedures, and Health and Safety Policies as outlined by FGF at all times
• Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed (entering inventory into the operating system)
• Responsible for daily inventory control
• Reports food safety/ quality problems to the Quality Assurance team
• Performs lift truck daily inspection as per standard operating procedures
• Ensures the flow of Finished Goods and packaging material is smooth during production on the floor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• Must have a valid (Raymond Reach/Counterbalance) forklift operator license from a recognized training provider
• 1 year of Reach and Counterbalance Forklift experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable)
• RF scanning experience
• Ability to work in a freezer environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or distraction
• Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue
• Good communication skills (Paperwork and documentation are part of the job responsibilities)
• Must be punctual and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights & weekends if needed

What is the recipe for a great career at FGF? Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial mindset which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out of the box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.