Forklift Operator. Temporarily. Contract

Vegpro International Inc.; Coldstream; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Weekly pay

On-site parking

Life insurance

Benefits (medical and dental)

Job summary

Vegpro International Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for a busy temporary role through October. You will ensure accurate receiving of materials and on-time shipping of finished goods, while maintaining GMP and HACCP compliance.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, performing order picking, and rotating stock by FIFO. Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus, with on-site parking and weekly pay benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum one year in warehouse work, forklift driving and truck loading/unloading.
• Ability to pass forklift operation test and order picking assessment.
• Strong math skills for quick, accurate product counts.
• English spoken/written; French or Spanish an asset.
• Knowledge of HACCP & Safety standards is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving and shipment duties of raw materials, finished products, packaging and ingredients.
• Ensure product integrity and quantities match receipt/shipment slips.
• Rotate products (FIFO) per storage standards.
• Load/unload trucks and handle order forms.
• Pick orders using pallet truck or forklift as indicated on the form.
• Operate forklifts safely and maintain equipment.
• Follow OHS, GMP, GFSI, HACCP, C-TPAT policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and wear PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Math skills

English proficiency

French or Spanish asset

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet truck

Shunter

Job description

We are looking for a Forklift Operator to join our team for a few busy months until the end of October. The main role is to ensure that materials are received accurately into production and finished goods are shipped accurately and on time to our customers.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform the receiving and shipment duties of raw materials, finished products, packaging products and ingredients
• Ensure the integrity of the products
• Ensure that the quantities correspond to the receipt / shipment slip
• Rotate products (FIFO) according to storage standards
• Trucks loading/unloading
• Receive the order forms and take note of the orders to be prepared during the day
• Pick orders according to the products indicated on the order form which requires using a pallet truck or a forklift
• Safe operation of forklifts, including inspection and daily maintenance of the forklift, survey equipment and the shunter
• Respect occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures, good manufacturing practices (GMP, GFSI, HACCP and C-TPAT)
• Work safely and maintain a clean work environment
• Comply with the established dress code and the wearing of mandatory protective equipment
• Report any dangerous situation or potential contamination to the immediate superior
• Perform other related duties

Salary: 23.80/hour

Advantages and benefits offered

• Overtime pay
• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on the product
• On-site parking
• Life insurance
• Benefits (medical and dental)

Knowledge and skills sought

• High school diploma
• Minimum one (1) experience in warehouse work, forklift driving and truck loading/unloading
• Ability to pass forklift operation test and order picking assessment
• Strong mathematic skills for quick, accurate product counts
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, and knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
• Knowledge of and ability to follow HACCP & Safety standards is an asset
• Able to work efficiently and calmly under pressure