Forklift Operator

Central City Brewers + Distillers; Surrey; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A craft brewery in Metro Vancouver is looking for a Forklift Operator to manage loading and unloading of goods within their warehouse. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience operating forklifts safely and possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license. This role offers a competitive wage, shift premiums, and a great work environment with health benefits after probation.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Shift Premium of $0.75 for afternoon Shift

Extended health and dental coverage

On-Site Parking

Amazing work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience operating forklifts safely with a clean record.
• 2+ years in a warehouse environment using WMS.
• Active sit-down forklift ticket required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/reach truck to pick orders from warehouse.
• Load/unload trailers and trucks with product pallets.
• Organize pallets around the production area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Team collaboration

Education

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Tools

Scanner gun

Forklift

Job description

Central City Brewers and Distillers

Central City Brewers and Distillers is a craft brewery in the business of developing and selling international award‑winning premium craft beer and high‑quality distilled spirits brewed without compromise. Based in Surrey, British Columbia, CCBD was voted Canada Best Brewery of the Year in 2010 and 2012. Its Red Racer brand has become a cult icon among craft beer enthusiasts throughout North America. Founded in 2003 as a brewpub and liquor store in downtown Surrey, CCBD celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013 with the grand opening of a brand new, 68,000 sq. ft. brewery and distillery on Bridgeview Drive. In 2019 we opened a 40,000 sq. ft. storage facility with approximately 2000 barrels of whiskey ageing in this facility. We are proud of being a local‑Canadian Brewery that is currently expanding. In 2021 the company completed installation of a new canning line designated for contract manufacturing.

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift and reach truck to load/unload production materials and finished goods from warehouse racking into a 53’ trailer and reports directly to Shipping and Receiving Department. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Director.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift / reach truck to pick orders from warehouse racking
• Load 53' trailers / 5-ton truck with pallets of product
• Unload 53' trailers / 5-ton truck of pallets of packaging materials / ingredients
• Put-away pallets of finished goods into the appropriate bin locations of the warehouse racking using pallet runner and scanner gun
• Transfer pallets of materials / finished goods between buildings using a forklift
• Organizing pallets of materials / finished goods / dunnage around the production area, the plant loading docks, and the co-packing / warehouse facility
• Physical clean-up / recycling / cardboard compacting / tidying work in and around both buildings.
• Other warehousing / shipping & receiving / co-packing duties as directed by the supervisor or shift-supervisor
• Use scanner gun to pick orders / move orders / transfer orders between buildings.
• Conduct regular cycle count as directed by the supervisor/ manager.

Qualifications/Desired Attributes

• Min. 3 years’ experience operating forklifts or reach trucks in a swift yet safe manner with a clean accident / product damage record
• Min. 2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment using a WMS system, picking / putting‑away / loading deliveries using guns
• Active sit‑down forklift ticket
• Active narrow‑aisle reach truck ticket is an asset but not required
• Scanner Gun experience
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Valid Class 1 driver’s license is an asset
• Responsible, motivated, peppy, with a can‑do attitude and collaborates well in a team

What You Receive

• Competitive wage
• Shift Premium of $0.75 for afternoon Shift
• Extended health and dental coverage (after completion of probationary period)
• On‑Site Parking
• Amazing work environment