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Forklift Driver

Groupe Leclerc

Brockville

On-site

CAD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Groupe Leclerc is seeking a Warehouse Worker in Brockville, Canada. This role involves operating forklifts, managing inventory flow for production, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and relevant warehouse experience, particularly in food manufacturing, with proficiency in operating industrial equipment.

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing preferred).
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts and manage inventory for production needs.
  • Load and unload products and maintain compliance with safety standards.
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects and maintain records for inventory control.

Skills

Attention to detail
Independent work
Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift
Hand tools
SAP
Microsoft Office
Hand-held scanners

Job description

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor / Manager, the Warehouse Worker is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, stage and count product and materials. The individual is also responsible to maintain a product, material, ingredient flow for the production lines, according to specifications of the production schedule. S / He is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Will use industrial motorized equipment to move raw, in-process and finished goods to appropriate locations. This position also involves managing and monitoring stock to best serve our customers, and housekeeping tasks, and promoting and maintaining a safe work environment. Responsibilities

  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods;
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures;
  • Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift for same day or next day production (packaging material, raw material, etc.);
  • Prepares production needs (raw materials and packaging) according to the production schedule;
  • Maintain inventory levels to ensure that the production department have material to meet their production needs;
  • Load and unload material, ingredients, products from automated or manned storage units
  • Efficiently move product from staging and / or storage areas into appropriate production work areas;
  • May prepare customer orders ensuring the accuracy of the products and their quantities;
  • Ensure that all transactions are recorded in computer-based system by scanning products and materials accurately;
  • Provide support to various activities of the warehouse;
  • Inform his immediate superior any problems or potential process improvements;
  • Report and replace any defective item prior to packing;
  • Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained;
  • Actively participate in 6S and continuous improvement projects;
  • Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required
  • Have a good driving history;
  • 2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing environment preferred);
  • Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
  • Demonstrate the ability to certify and maintain certification on a forklift or other industrial power equipment;
  • Previous experience with ERP systems preferred;
  • Able to operate hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scissor lift, pallet jack, hand truck;
  • Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft office, hand-held scanners and printers;
  • Must have some knowledge or experience working with SAP
  • Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; can work for 10-12hrs a day;
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
  • Ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
  • Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
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