FORKLIFT OPERATOR - PACKAGING

Nortera; Tecumseh; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

Social benefits

Learning and development

Inspiring projects

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc., the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our Packaging team in Tecumseh, Ontario. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will load, unload, and move materials safely and efficiently in a fast-paced perishable environment.

You will operate forklifts, perform daily safety checks, use inventory systems and scanners, and collaborate with production to ensure accurate labeling and on-time movements.

Qualifications

• Forklift certification and site-specific training required.
• Ability to lift 11–55 lbs (5–25 kg) and perform repetitive tasks.
• Willingness to rotate shifts and overtime.
• High attention to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to pile and take down bulk product up to six pallets high.
• Safe loading and unloading of both dry and frozen freight.
• Enter data using a computer inventory management system.
• Use handhelds and truck-mounted scanners to support pallet transfers.
• Perform daily forklift safety checks including battery changes and PPE.
• Organize materials and supplies for shift start and properly store leftovers.
• Communicate tote needs to supervisor and quality control.
• Provide coverage for forklift drivers as needed and move to areas as production requires.
• Label products accurately and complete daily paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Inventory system

Handheld scanners

PPE knowledge

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $23.51 CAD to $24.50 CAD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Joining Nortera Foods Inc. means joining a team that grows together!

As the North American leader of ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable foods.

Nortera Foods Inc. produces major private and retail brands and markets its own Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

Why choose Nortera:

• Competitive hourly wage;
• Range of social benefits
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Nortera is currently looking for a highly motivated, energetic team member to join our Packaging team as a full time Forklift Operator. Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Forklift Driver will safety operate forklifts to load, unload, move, and/or stack materials. This individual will ensure strict adherence to safety protocols to ensure smooth, damage-free operations. This is a fast-paced perishable vegetable products environment where the Forklift Operator will apply their proven record of success in material handling, computer inventory, and space optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Safely operate a forklift to pile and take down bulk product up to six pallets high.
• Safe loading and unloading of both dry and frozen freight.
• Enters data using a computer inventory management system.
• Uses handhelds and truck mounted scanners to support pallet transfers from one location to another.
• Performs daily forklift safety checks including battery changing procedures and using proper PPE.
• Organizes materials and supplies for shift start and properly stacks/stores left over materials.
• Communicates tote needs and tote issues to immediate supervisor and quality control.
• Provide coverage for forklift drivers as well as move to various areas depending on production needs.
• Accurately and properly label products, and properly fill out paperwork daily.
• Strictly adhere to all safety procedures while operating a forklift, including Lock Out/Tag Out and the use of PPE.
• Follow directions from shift Supervisor and/or Lead.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS OF THIS ROLE:

• Successfully pass site-specific practical and theoretical forklift training.
• Must be able to meet minimum dexterity requirements of this position: bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, crouching, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting, etc.
• This position is suggested to be a medium to heavy lifting capability role: approx. 5-25kg (11-55lbs).
• Rotating 8-hour shifts (Monday–Friday), with a bi-weekly rotation between Days, Afternoons, and Nights - open to on-call shifts including over-time.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, cooperation, and teamwork at all times including cross training others.
• Must display a strong sense of urgency, must be dependable, reliable and punctual.
• Willingness to cross-train in other departments once a full and competent operation and understanding of their respective area has been completed.
• Ability to simultaneously manage a variety of work tasks and priorities.
• Hourly wage range is $23.51 - $24.50 per hour.

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera. Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals