Forklift Operator

Nutreco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company dedicated to sustainability and growth within the broader SHV group. This warehouse position emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and teamwork, providing competitive health benefits and a robust pension plan. Enjoy a vibrant workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion as you manage inventory and stock control.

Benefits

Robust pension plan

Competitive health benefits

Short-term/Long-term Disability

10 vacation days to start

Annual bonus – 10%

Qualifications

• Solid background in warehouse with 2-3+ years of experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift operations certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock count and manage inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.
• Transport materials to and from production departments.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team communication

Safety knowledge

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

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

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

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%

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