Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker

Freeze-Dry Foods LLC.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Langley, BC is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker for day shift to load/unload trucks, prepare and ship products, receive goods, and maintain inventory. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and requires strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Candidates should hold a forklift certificate (Class 1, 4, 5), have at least 1 year in a commercial goods environment, and be proficient with Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certificate for Class 1, 4, and 5 is a must.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial goods environment or raw material environment.
• Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work.

Responsibilities

• Operating material handling equipment including forklift, etc.
• Receiving, processing, and inspecting incoming materials within conformances
• Maintaining records in Excel and WMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinating outgoing shipments with all departments to ensure sales adherence.
• Organizing and maintaining shipments between internal plants and warehouses
• Validating documentation to ensure the correct product is shipped or received at the plants/warehouses
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Word

Excel

WMS

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for experienced Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker for our locations in Langley BC reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor. This opportunity is for the day shift primarily responsible for loading/unloading trucks, preparing and shipping products, receiving and processing incoming goods, and maintaining the warehouse inventory.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating material handling equipment including forklift, etc.
• Receiving, processing, and inspecting incoming materials within conformances
• Maintaining records in Excel and WMS accurately and in a timely manner
• Coordinating outgoing shipments with all departments to ensure sales adherence.
• Organizing and maintaining shipments between internal plants and warehouses
• Validating documentation to ensure the correct product is shipped or received at the plants/warehouses
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certificate for Class 1, 4, and 5 is a must
• Minimum 1 year of experience in commercial goods environment or raw material environment.
• Basic computer literacy, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of work

Physical Environment

• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. regularly and perform tasks requiring kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time