Forklift Operator

Vegpro International Inc.; Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on the product

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

Vegpro International Inc. is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate in Saint-Patrice-de-Sherrington, Quebec. The role involves ensuring the supply of raw materials, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining storage integrity. Candidates should have a high school diploma, valid forklift certification, and proficiency in French, with English and Spanish as assets. The position also requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a refrigerated environment. Benefits include employee discounts and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in warehousing, forklift operation, and truck loading.
• Valid forklift certification card.
• Strong understanding of basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment at 4°C.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the supply of raw materials to the production line.
• Move finished product pallets to storage areas.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse management

Mathematical calculations

Proficient in French

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

• Ensure the supply of raw materials and packaging materials to the production line
• Move finished product pallets to storage areas
• Ensure product integrity is maintained
• Scan products into the EXA system
• Weigh and place products in the appropriate locations
• Perform product rotation (FIFO) according to storage standards
• Load and unload trucks
• Ensure optimal management of pallets, boxes, and storage areas
• Prepare raw materials according to the production plan using a forklift
• Conduct forklift inspections
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures, as well as good manufacturing practices (GMP, CanadaGAP)
• Report any hazardous situations or potential contamination risks to the immediate supervisor
• Perform all other related duties

Advantages and benefits offered

• Employee discount on the product
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits (medical and dental)

Knowledge and skills sought

• High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in warehousing, forklift operation, and truck loading
• Valid forklift certification card
• Strong understanding of basic mathematical calculations
• Proficiency in spoken and written French; knowledge of English and Spanish is an asset
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment (4°C)
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors
• Knowledge of HACCP standards is an asset
• Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs
• Thorough, careful, and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to work under pressure with a strong sense of urgency