Forklift Operator

Agropur; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work equipment provided

On-site parking

Benefits

Job summary

Agropur is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator for Shift 3. Duties include supplying the prep room, moving cheese between areas, and posting receipts into SAP. Requires forklift experience, good attendance, and ability to work in a cooler (2–4°C). Weekend work may be required. On-site parking and benefits available.

The role emphasizes adherence to SOPs/GMPs, OHSA guidelines, and teamwork in a distribution setting.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years experience on stand up and/or sitdown forklift.
• Comfortable working in a cooler environment (2–4°C).
• Strong communication skills.
• Good attendance.
• Experience in a distribution environment and RF scanning is an asset.
• Forklift training will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide the prep room with a constant supply of cheese to ensure steady operation during the shift.
• Replenish product in the cooler and assemble customer orders.
• Maintain all warehouse locations and post receipts in SAP.
• Attend inventory counts and participate in inventory documentation.
• Follow SOPs and GMPs and adhere to OHSA guidelines.
• Work in cooler environments and assist with on-site forklift duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Attendance

Distribution experience

RF scanning

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

RF scanning equipment

Forklift training

Job description

Job Type:

RegularTitle of Vacant Position:

Department:

Pay Rate:

End of Posting Period:

Reports to:

Forklift Operator - Shift 3

Logistics

$31.66 per hour plus applicable shift premium

Planning and Logistics Manager

Outline of Duties

We have an opening for a Full-Time position of Forklift Operator on Shift 3. When working in Receiving the main function of this job is to provide the prep room with a constant supply of cheese to ensure steady operation throughout the shift. Duties within Receiving include retrieving cheese from coolers, delivering it to the prep room and process room, and opening the forms. Another major facet of this job is receiving product and posting the product into SAP. When working in Distribution the duties include but is not limited to replenishing product in the cooler, assembling orders for customers, completing all required forms and documents, and maintaining all Warehouse locations. Attendance at all inventory counts is mandatory.

Specific Accountability

Follow the Standard Operating Procedures

Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices

Follow guidelines established by Agropur and the O.H.S.A. to ensure safe operation of the machinery.

Applicants must be able to work in the coolers for varying lengths of time.

The successful applicant must be reliable.

Ability to complete all documents accurately and completely in a timely manner.

Any other warehousing duties as assigned.

Assist co-workers when necessary.

Completion of inventory records

Participate in all inventory counts.

Verify product received against packing slips (quantity, type, quality, etc.)

Post receipts into SAP

Warehouse cleaning tasks

Requirements

§ Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

§ Strong communication skills

§ Good attendance

§ Experience working in a distribution environment and using RF scanning equipment would be an asset.

§ The use of manual material handling equipment would be beneficial. The successful applicant will receive forklift training (if they are not already certified) and must write and pass a written test.

§ Longer hours or weekend work will be necessary from time to time to meet customer requirements.

§ Must be available for all weekend inventory counts.

§ Demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement in all processes.

§ Must be self-starters and able to work with minimum supervision.

§ Demonstrate a good understanding of cheese and cheese products, comprehension of product quality requirements and adherence to company policies and procedures.

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountabilityin order togenerate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.

At Agropur, each role directly contributes to key results. Execution is measured by impact and value created—not the number of actions.

An environment that let syou focus on what really matters:

• Salary is 31.66$ plus afternoon premium
• Schedule Monday to Friday 2h20 PM to 10h30 PM. Occasional weekend work may be required for overtime, vacation coverage, inventory counts, or special operational needs.
• Work equipments provided
• On site parking
• Benefits

Your role in achieving results:

• Provide the prep room with a constant supply of cheese to ensure steady operation throughout the shift.
• Duties include but is not limited to replenishing product in the cooler, assembling orders for customers,
• Maintaining all Warehouse locations.
• Attendance at all inventory counts is mandatory.
• Follow the Standard Operating Procedures
• Adhere to all Good Manufacturing Practices
• Follow guidelines established by Agropur and the O.H.S.A. to ensure safe operation of the machinery.
• Applicants must be able to work in the coolers for varying lengths of time.
• The successful applicant must be reliable.
• Ability to complete all documents accurately and completely in a timely manner.
• Any other warehousing duties as assigned.
• Completion of inventory records
• Participate in all inventory counts.
• Verify product received against packing slips (quantity, type, quality, etc.)
• Post receipts into SAP

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 to 5 years experience on stand up and/or sitdown forklift
• Comfortable working in a cooler environment (temperatures around 2-4°C)
• Strong communication skills
• Good attendance
• Experience working in a distribution environment and using RF scanning equipment would be an asset.
• The use of manual material handling equipment would be beneficial. The successful applicant will receive forklift training (if they are not already certified) and must write and pass a written test.
• Longer hours or weekend work will be necessary from time to time to meet customer requirements.
• Must be available for all weekend inventory counts.
• Demonstrate a desire for continuous improvement in all processes.
• Must be self-starters and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of cheese and cheese products, comprehension of product quality requirements and adherence to company policies and procedures.

A role for those who want to create real impact and contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

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