Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling; Stockton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where you will be an essential part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality bottled water. In this role, you'll operate motorized forklifts to efficiently manage inventory and ensure smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and build lasting relationships while contributing to a mission that impacts customers positively. If you are looking for a satisfying career with competitive compensation and benefits, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift.
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks.
• Maintain inventory and document actions related to supplies and materials.

Skills

Forklift Operation

WMS Navigation

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Motorized Forklift

Job description

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here if you want to:

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Forklift Operator

Team members safely and efficiently operate motorized forklifts to load and unload trucks, pull pallets of finished product from production lines, and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system.

Essential Functions

1. Move levers and press pedals to drive the truck and control the movement of the lifting apparatus.
2. Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
3. Plan supply and material requirements by studying the production schedule; schedule deliveries to the production area.
4. Retrieve supplies and materials by studying specifications; locate and verify supplies and materials; secure pallets on trucks; move pallets to production locations.
5. Maintain inventory in the production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Report discrepancies.
6. Clear the production area by securing and moving finished pallets; move empty pallets.
7. Document actions by logging movements of supplies, materials, and finished goods.
8. Maintain a safe work environment by watching for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
9. Keep the forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
10. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
11. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Proven ability to safely operate a sit-down motorized forklift
• Ability to navigate within a WMS system

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 Years of experience in the field or similar manufacturing environment
• 2 Years of experience working in the position
• 2 Years of experience managing people/projects

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on:

• Lead Like an Owner: Prioritize safety, respect others, resolve customer issues, and honor commitments.
• InnovACT: Recommend improvements, react adaptively, and increase performance.
• Find a Way: Develop technical knowledge, understand interdepartmental impacts, and seek solutions.
• Empowered to be Great: Seek growth opportunities, communicate effectively, and manage expectations.

Education

• Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
• Preferred: Associate's Degree

Certification/License

• Required: Forklift certification

Foreign Language

• Required: Minimum Professional Proficiency
• Preferred: Full Professional Proficiency

Compensation Range

Pay Rate: Hourly $19.53 - $26.36

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

Niagara is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability.