WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Nortera Foods Inc.; Strathroy; Remote; CAD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage

EFAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Employer-contributed RPP

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Nortera Foods Inc. in Strathroy, Ontario, is seeking an inventory and warehousing colleague to organize and document inventory, operate lift equipment, and support packaging lines. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to lean practices.

The starting wage is reflective of a competitive hourly rate, with benefits and growth opportunities available within a growing company. Training and development are encouraged as part of our supportive environment.

Qualifications

• OSSD or equivalent.
• Lift truck license with 1-2 years of RF inventory system experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands in cold environments and perform material handling.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and document inventory using equipment such as forklifts, pallets, cranes, and computer software.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment to mitigate hazards and ensure food safety.
• Collaborate with operations to service packaging lines and move bulk/product to storage, ensuring adequate supplies for production.
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement as part of lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Teamwork

Rotating shifts

Physical stamina

Cold environment adaptation

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Tools

RF inventory system

Forklift license

Job description

Departement: Supply Chain & Logistic
Workplace: Strathroy
Company: Nortera

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

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

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

Why choose Nortera

• Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!
• Competitive hourly wage;
• Complete range of social benefits and employee assistance program (EFAP);
• Possibility of contributing to an RPP with employer contribution;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Referral program;
• Environment that fosters learning and professional development;

Starting rate: $24.10/hour

Your daily role:

• Organize and document inventory efficiently using the appropriate equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallets, cranes, computer software
• Maintainsafe and cleanwork environment to mitigate hazards and maintain food safety
• Work as a team with the operations departmentto service the packaging lines-deliver bulk product, packaging, and store case product in the freezer; ensure adequate boxes and poly supply line for production-restock as needed to support
• Share and implement ideas for continuous improvement as part of lean manufacturing initiatives

Your profile:

• OSSD or equivalent
• Lift truck license with 1-2 years of experience with an RF inventory system
• Abilityto meet physical demands of working in the cold, material handling, working at heights, climbing stairs
• Ability to work rotating shifts. This includes weekend work.
• Ability to navigate changing priorities while maintaininga positive team environment

We’re looking for people like you!

Come grow with 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.