Forklift Operator

Trouw Nutrition; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company in Vancouver seeks a Forklift Operator to manage warehouse activities, including stock control and transportation of materials. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of warehouse experience, operates forklifts safely, and possesses strong communication skills. The role offers competitive health benefits, a robust pension plan, and opportunities for personal growth within the organization.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

Short-term/Long-term Disability services

10 vacation days to start

Annual bonus – 10%

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of safety aspects in warehouse operations.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock count and control activities.
• Receipt, storage, transportation, and dispensing of materials.
• Ensure deliveries match purchase orders and are in good condition.
• Conduct inventory counts and report deviations.
• Maintain cleanliness of workplace and equipment.
• Comply with SHEQ requirements and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Team player

Basic computer skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

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 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.

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

• Perform stock count and stock control activities, supporting adequate inventory and stock management.

• Receipt, storage, transportation and dispensing of raw materials, packaging materials, supplies, finished products and waste materials.

• Receiving, handling and control of raw materials and goods supplied, so that it is determined whether deliveries are in accordance with the purchase order and shipping documents and are in good condition.

• Checking receipts on appearance and on the basis of lading and packing slip, reporting defects to supervisor

• Marking lading, and record of receipt and quality data in the system.

• Storage: of raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods and pallets by a forklift truck so that they are placed in the prescribed storage locations, and the requirements in terms of safety are met, conducts inventory counts, periodically comparing actual stock with the administrative inventory, detection and reporting of deviations

• Transportation of raw materials, packaging materials, supplies, finished products and waste materials to and from the production departments on the basis of production planning, at the request of production management and at its own discretion, so that the production may have the right goods on time, and stagnation by of product accumulation can be prevented

• Good housekeeping / Compliance: Keeps the rolling stock and other equipment, the workplace and environment clean and tidy, cleans all equipment and work environment, performs all activities in compliance with the relevant HSE and quality standards, both internal Nutreco standards as well as external standards.

• Compliance: Works in compliance with all applicable SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality) requirements and regulations, as well as with operational and legal requirements safety regulations and procedures, as well as technical standards

• Safety: Signals potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations

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%

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.