Forklift Operator

Gwillimdale Farms; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwillimdale Farms in Bradford, Ontario is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for safe unloading/loading, storage of raw materials, and moving product throughout the facility while collaborating with colleagues to meet production needs.

We offer opportunities for certification and career advancement. Evening and weekend hours apply during planting and harvest seasons; overtime as required. This is a full-time position with schedules that vary seasonally.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and distribute material.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials and products within the facility.
• Conduct pre-operational forklift inspections.
• Complete paperwork for food safety and traceability purposes.
• Adhere to OHSA and organizational health and safety regulations.
• Read production schedules, orders, and shipping documents to determine items to move.
• Sort and place materials according to size, type, or product code.
• Label materials with lot and pallet tag information.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Forklift license

Job description

Gwillimdale Farms is family owned/operated and based in beautiful Bradford Ontario, just 10 minutes from the downtown core. We here at Gwillimdale Farms do more than just grow vegetables, we are growing our business. We supply our produce both locally and abroad, working in tandem with food manufacturers, retailers, food service providers, and wholesale distributors. We believe our biggest asset is our team. We are always striving to build a better team and better work environment through continuing efforts in the areas of safety, education, and personal development.

JOB SUMMARY

Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and timely unloading/loading, and storage of raw materials. The Forklift Operator will be tasked with driving and maintaining forklifts that will be assigned to you, as well will work closely with our team to meet production needs.

We offer certification opportunities and career advancement. Experience in the construction industry is an asset. Our operators work full time. Evening and weekend hours vary during planting and harvest seasons. Overtime as required. Work hours will change based on seasonal requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material.
• Operating a forklift to move raw materials and various products throughout facility.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections.
• Fill out paperwork for food safety and traceability purposes.
• Adheres to all health and safety regulations set out by OHSA and the organization.
• Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
• Labels materials with identifying information (lot and pallet tag number).
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certifications:

• Valid forklift license – previous experience is required

Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to speak with fellow employees and department managers.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in their forklift and reporting it to the proper department.
• Time Management: Able to face deadlines, such as filling the lines with product, unloading/loading trucks, etc. and must manage their time accordingly.

Abilities:

• Arm-hand steadiness
• Multi-limb coordination

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50 lbs
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending