Contract Forklift & Warehousing Equipment Operator

Arterra Wines Canada; Oliver; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Allowances

Safe Ride Home Program

Training & Development Programs

Job summary

Arterra Wines Canada is looking for a Forklift & Warehousing Equipment Operator in Oliver, British Columbia. The role involves operating forklifts and automated equipment while ensuring safety and efficiency in warehousing tasks.

The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, solid mathematical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members. This physically demanding position requires flexibility with schedules and the ability to handle tasks in a busy manufacturing environment.

Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $24.00 per hour, along with benefits like product allowances and training programs.

Qualifications

• Substantial attention to detail in all duties.
• Ability to meet plans and objectives.
• Experience as a forklift operator is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate task-related equipment.
• Plan and prioritize daily activities according to deadlines.
• Ensure proper handling and movement of packaging products.
• Work with various personnel to resolve issues.
• Ensure product quality parameters are met during handling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficiency and effectiveness

Effective communication

Mathematical calculation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent education

Job description

Job Description

The Forklift & Warehousing Equipment Operator is responsible for the safe setup and operation of warehousing forklifts, automated palletization, de‑palletization, and pallet wrapping equipment. The operator ensures all equipment is operating safely, correctly, timely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate task‑related equipment.
• Plan and prioritize daily activities to deliver tasking in accordance with specific deadlines and the production schedule.
• Ensure proper handling and movement of packaging products physically and within the RF inventory tracking system to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Work in cooperation with production, maintenance, laboratory, and cellar personnel to identify and resolve issues and support departmental requests.
• Ensure product quality parameters are met during movement and handling of finished goods and components.
• Communicate with operations management about constraints and assist in organizing task‑related workflow.
• Apply the FEFO (First Expired First Out) principle for proper material and finished goods selection and rotation.
• Ensure compliance with all Health‑and‑Safety, departmental, and corporate policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge and skills to resolve quality and inventory issues.
• Participate in inventory physical counts.
• Perform any other tasks that may be assigned.

Working Conditions & Environment

This position is located in a beverage/food manufacturing plant just outside Oliver, British Columbia. It requires flexibility with schedule, including break times and working extended hours when needed. The operator is exposed to moving machinery such as forklifts and palletization equipment.

Required safety gear includes Hi‑Visibility jackets or sashes, safety eyewear, a company‑provided hairnet/beard net as appropriate, and CSA‑approved footwear. The job is physically demanding, often involving repetitive lifting up to 55 lbs (25 kg) and exposure to noise requiring hearing protection as necessary.

Qualifications

Substantial attention to detail in all duties; efficiency and effectiveness; administrative accuracy; effective communication; ability to meet plans and objectives; organization and cleanliness of the work environment; mathematical calculation skills; decision‑making and problem‑solving; experience as a forklift operator is an asset but not required.

Education

Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent education.

What We Offer

• Product Allowances
• Safe Ride Home Program
• Training & Development Programs
• Compensation range: $21.00 – $24.00 per hour

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.