Forklift Operator

Gwillimdale Farms Ltd; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwillimdale Farms in Bradford, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to safely unload, load, and store raw materials while supporting production needs. You will operate forklifts assigned to you and work closely with the team to meet daily targets.

Evening and weekend hours are common during planting and harvest seasons, with overtime as required. This full-time role offers certification opportunities and a path for career advancement within a safety-conscious workplace.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license – previous experience is required.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with fellow employees and managers.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to quickly identify and report forklift defects or safety issues.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as required.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, storing, and distributing material.
• Operate a forklift to move raw materials and products throughout facility.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections.
• Fill out paperwork for food safety and traceability purposes.
• Adhere to OHSA health and safety regulations.
• Read production and shipping orders to determine items to move.
• Sort and place materials on racks according to size, type, or code.
• Label materials with lot and pallet tag numbers.
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Arm-hand steadiness

Multi-limb coordination

Education

Valid 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