Fork Truck Operator

Agropur; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector, Agropur, is looking for a Full-Time Forklift Operator for their Woodstock location. The role involves essential logistics tasks including shipping, receiving, and maintaining inventory in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a secondary school diploma and be ready for training in forklift operation, alongside a commitment to teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in distribution and using RF scanning equipment is advantageous.
• Willingness to undergo forklift training if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Support logistics in shipping and receiving inventory.
• Maintain trim inventory and complete inventory records.
• Assist co-workers and complete warehouse cleaning tasks.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Regular INVEST IN YOU, JOIN AGROPUR!

We have an immediate opening for a Full-Time/Night Shift, Forklift Operator at our Woodstock, Ontario location! This position will support our logistics team in shipping and receiving inventory.

What this role is about:

• Staring pay at $29.20 per hour

• Hours: Mondays to Fridays, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with occasional weekends for overtime.

• Applicants must be able to work in the coolers for varying lengths of time.

• Ability to complete all documents accurately and completely in a timely manner.

• Any other warehousing duties as assigned.

• Ensure that raw material is provided to the production lines efficiently and timely.

• Assist co-workers when necessary.

• Maintain Trim Inventory by sorting different types of trim by article number, into bins, warehousing the trim products in proper locations.

• Transfer Trim products within SAP (Training will be provided)

• Completion of inventory records and count

• Verify product received against packing slips (quantity, type, quality, etc.)

• Warehouse cleaning tasks

What you need to be a Fork Truck Operator:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

• Strong communication skills

• Good attendance

• Experience working in a distribution environment and using RF scanning equipment would be an asset.

• The use of manual material handling equipment would be beneficial. The successful applicant will receive forklift training (if they are not already certified) and must write and pass a written test.

• Longer hours or weekend work will be necessary from time to time to meet customer requirements.

• Must be available for all weekend inventory counts.

• Demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement in all processes.

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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