Forklift Operator

Agropur Cooperative; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Agropur Cooperative is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator (Shift 3) in Woodstock, Ontario. The role involves handling cheese in receiving, posting into SAP, and replenishing in the cooler. You will support distribution, assemble orders, and participate in inventory counts.

Requirements include an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and good attendance. Forklift training is provided if needed, with weekend/inventory shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good attendance.
• Experience in distribution environment and RF scanning is an asset.
• Manual material handling equipment experience is beneficial.
• Forklift training provided and written test required if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide prep room with a constant supply of cheese.
• Retrieve cheese from coolers and deliver to prep and process rooms.
• Post receipts into SAP and monitor inventory.
• Replenish product in cooler and assemble customer orders.
• Complete all required forms and documents and participate in inventory counts.

Skills

RF scanning

Good communication

Good attendance

Distribution environment

Manual material handling

Forklift training

Education

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Job description

Job Type:RegularTitle of Vacant Position:Department:Pay Rate:End of Posting Period:Reports to:Forklift Operator - Shift 3Logistics$31.66 per hour plus applicable shift premiumPlanning and Logistics ManagerOutline of DutiesWe 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 AccountabilityFollow the Standard Operating ProceduresAdhere to all Good Manufacturing PracticesFollow 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 recordsParticipate in all inventory counts.Verify product received against packing slips (quantity, type, quality, etc.)Post receipts into SAPWarehouse cleaning tasksRequirements§ 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 accountability in order to generate 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 lets you focus on what really matters:Salary is 31.66$ plus afternoon premiumSchedule 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 providedOn site parkingBenefitsYour 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 ProceduresAdhere to all Good Manufacturing PracticesFollow 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 recordsParticipate in all inventory counts.Verify product received against packing slips (quantity, type, quality, etc.)Post receipts into SAPWhat we are looking for to deliver these results:Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent2 to 5 years experience on stand up and/or sitdown forkliftComfortable working in a cooler environment (temperatures around 2–4°C)Strong communication skillsGood attendanceExperience 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.#usinep1Agropur 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. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.