Forklift Operator

Trouw Nutrition; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition company in Vancouver is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage materials within the warehouse. Responsibilities include receiving, storing, and transporting materials, adhering to safety standards, and maintaining organized operations. Ideal candidates have 2-3 years of warehouse experience and forklift certification is a plus. This role offers robust local benefits, including a pension plan and health coverage.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

10 vacation days

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of solid background in warehouse.
• Forklift certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock counts and support inventory control.
• Receive, store, transport, and dispense materials.
• Inspect incoming goods for quality and accuracy.
• Operate forklifts to move materials.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Forklift operations

Job description

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices.

Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Skretting Vancouver location is seeking "Forklift Operator" for Vancouver location.

About the role

Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, storing and transporting of raw materials, packaging materials, supplies and finished goods, so that these be taken in storage in the prescribed manner and are available in time for production or shipping.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock counts and support inventory control to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Receive, store, transport, and dispense raw materials, packaging, supplies, and finished goods.
• Inspect incoming goods for quality and accuracy against shipping documents, report discrepancies.
• Operate forklifts to move materials to designated storage or production areas, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to all HSE and quality standards.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications

• Solid background in warehouse with 2-3+ years of experience and understanding of warehouse environment
• Basic computer skills
• Forklift operations (forklift certification is an asset)

Expectation from the Role

• Knowledge of working in a safe way with understanding of safety aspects
• Strong communication skills
• Structured and organized approach
• Team player with efficient team communication skills
• This is a shift job: morning and afternoon mostly but may have night shifts if required
• Interview Process: In-person interview followed by forklift driving test (10 mins test)

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service
• 10 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus – 10%

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate's experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

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Our organisation

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.