Forklift Operator

Greenhouse; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenhouse is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator for our Mississauga warehouse. You will move product safely through receiving, cold storage, staging, and shipping, ensuring accurate paperwork and adherence to cold-chain requirements.

Ideal candidates have forklift certification, 2–3 years of warehouse experience in food or beverage settings, and strong attention to detail. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification required or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of warehouse experience in food/beverage or cold chain environments.
• Strong attention to detail on labels, counts and paperwork.
• Familiarity with handheld scanners and inventory software.
• Knowledge of FIFO/FEFO rotation and safe pallet stacking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a cold, fast-paced setting.
• Reliable, punctual with flexibility for early shifts.
• Good communication and a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move product between production, cold storage, staging, and shipping.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers and secure freight as per plan.
• Stage orders, label pallets with customer name, PO#, and destination.
• Receive inbound freight, check counts, labels, and condition; note discrepancies.
• Assist shipping, prepare BOLs, and coordinate with drivers at the dock.
• Keep inventory accurate by scanning transactions in Cin7 and assist with cycle counts.
• Rotate product by expiry date and flag short/near-expiry items.
• Protect the cold chain by minimizing time outside refrigeration and following procedures.
• Handle pallets (incl. CHEP) and keep areas clean and safe.
• Complete daily forklift pre-use inspections and report issues promptly.
• Communicate clearly with warehouse, staging, and logistics teams; escalate issues early.

Skills

Forklift cert

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Handheld scanners

Cin7 experience

FEFO rotation

Heavy lifting

Punctuality

Communication

Safety mindset

Job description

Overview:

At Greenhouse, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant-based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. We believe that growth is always possible and our purpose is cultivating healthy habits for thriving lives.

Greenhouse is seeking a reliable, safety-minded Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team in Mississauga. You'll keep product moving safely and accurately through receiving, cold storage, staging, and shipping. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven beverage company, where careful handling and accurate paperwork directly affect customer deliveries and product quality.

Key Performance Outcomes:

• Safe, incident‑free operation of equipment, with full compliance to health and safety standards
• Trucks, trailers, and containers loaded and unloaded accurately and on time, so carrier appointments are met
• Orders staged and labelled correctly with customer name, PO#, and destination, with few mis‑ships or customer rejections
• Accurate inventory records, with product rotated first‑expiry, first‑out
• Cold chain protected, with refrigerated product kept within temperature requirements during handling
• A clean, organized warehouse that supports efficient shipping and receiving

Statement of Work & Responsibilities:

• Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move product between production, cold storage, staging, and shipping
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and containers, following the loading plan and securing freight (for example, with load bars and wrap)
• Stage orders according to pick sheets, and label each pallet with the customer name, PO#, destination, and the required pallet paper and BOL
• Receive inbound freight, checking counts, labels, and condition, and note any damage or discrepancies on the paperwork
• Support shipping and receiving, including preparing and handling BOLs and working with drivers and carriers at the dock
• Keep inventory accurate by scanning and updating transactions in our inventory system (Cin7), and assist with cycle counts
• Rotate product by expiry date (first‑expiry, first‑out) and flag product that is short, near expiry, or on hold
• Protect the cold chain by limiting how long product sits outside refrigeration and following temperature handling procedures
• Handle and track pallets (including CHEP) and keep them organized and in good condition
• Complete daily forklift pre‑use inspections and report any equipment issues right away
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards, and follow all safety procedures
• Communicate clearly with the warehouse, staging, and logistics teams, and elevate problems early

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Valid forklift (powered lift truck) certification
• 2–3 years of warehouse experience, ideally in food, beverage, or cold chain environments
• Strong attention to detail, especially with labels, counts, and paperwork
• Comfortable using handheld scanners and basic inventory software; experience with Cin7 or a similar system is an asset
• Understanding of FIFO/FEFO rotation and safe pallet‑stacking practices
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk, and work in a cold, fast‑paced environment for a full shift
• Reliable and punctual, with the flexibility to work early mornings or additional hours when shipments require it
• Good communication skills and a team‑first attitude
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality

Vacancy Status:

This is an existing vacancy.

Hourly Compensation Range:

$21.00 CAD - $23.00 CAD

AI Use:

Please note that as part of our interview process, candidates selected will be asked to complete an online assessment hosted on an AI platform. We may also use AI tools during interviews and case studies to support note‑taking and evaluation (for example, meeting transcription). Information collected through these tools is used solely for recruitment and assessment purposes.

Greenhouse

Greenhouse is a plant‑based beverage company and Certified B Corporation headquartered in Toronto. Founded in 2014, our mission is to offer widespread, sustainable access to plant‑based nutrition and wellness of the highest quality. Our goal is to make it simple to savour the present while looking out for a healthy future-ours, and that of our planet.

As a company, Greenhouse is committed to ensuring that all people‑related processes such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and so forth are administered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, or age. We value an inclusive workplace and will ensure our practices and policies uphold just this. For individuals with disabilities, accommodations are available.