Opportunities for Forklift Operators

Irving Tissue; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting wage of $28.691/hour

Night shift premiums

Sunday premiums

Flexible medical, dental, and vision

RRSP matching

Health & wellness reimbursements

Product purchase program

Uniform allowance

Plant bonus potential

Job training & development

Growth within Irving Tissue network

Job summary

Irving Tissue in Dieppe, NB is hiring for a forklift/warehouse role. Starting wage is $28.691/hour with opportunities to progress, plus night and Sunday premiums.

A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan, RRSP matching, and family assistance programs accompany a plant bonus and educational development opportunities. Responsibilities include operating mobile equipment safely, removing recyclables, completing safety checklists, reporting issues, and collaborating with logistics, production and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; related trade cert or associate degree assets.
• 1–5 years of experience; forklift experience is an asset with training provided.
• Mechanical aptitude and manufacturing environment experience beneficial.
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days/nights/weekends).
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment with precision and safely within a production facility.
• Remove recyclable materials from the production line and deliver to destination.
• Complete regular check list reports for forklift safety and duties.
• Report mechanical or other issues with mobile equipment via inspections.
• Collaborate with logistics, production, and maintenance teams.
• Contribute to safety by keeping warehouse/production areas neat.
• Remove raw material waste and dispose in compacting equipment.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Rapid pace work

Education

High School Diploma

Trade Certification or Associate Degree assets

Job description

What We Offer
Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Starting wage of $28.691/hour with opportunity to progress
• Night shift and Sunday premiums
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies

Job Description

What We Offer

• Starting wage of $28.691/hour with opportunity to progress
• Night shift and Sunday premiums
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Plant bonus potential
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Uniform allowance
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile equipment with precision and safely within a production facility
• Remove recyclable materials from the production line and deliver to the appropriate destination
• Complete regular check list reports for both forklift safety and list of duties
• Report any mechanical or other problems relating to mobile equipment via forklift inspections report or other mediums
• Work with a team of employees which include logistics, production, and maintenance
• Contribute to safety by maintaining the warehouse and production area in a neat fashion
• Remove raw material waste and dispose in compacting equipment

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School Diploma required, Trade Certification or Associate Degree in the following would be an asset: Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Technology, Machining, Machine Shop, Manufacturing Engineering Technician and Electro Mechanical Technician/Technology. Great opportunity for new graduates!
• Years of Experience Required: 1-5 years
• Previous forklift experience would be considered an asset, although forklift training will be provided
• Mechanical aptitude and previous experience working in manufacturing environment would be considered an asset
• Ability to work rotating shifts (days/nights/weekend)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast paced team environment
• High degree of attention to detail; organized and have demonstrated the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to perform shiftwork on rotation which includes nights and weekends
• Effective interpersonal skills, communication skills (verbal and written)
• High degree of safety awareness

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About The Team

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people.

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label.

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers.

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.