Warehouse General Labor/Pallet Jack Operator-Brooks, AB

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Brooks

On-site

CAD 32,000 - 41,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Extended Health/Medical Benefit

Group Life & Accidental DeathInsurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Vision/Dental Care

Employee Beef Purchasing Program

Voluntary Employee RRSP Contributions

Employer RRSP Contributions

Subsidized Bus Transport

Medical Clinic on-site

Career Growth and Continued Training

Job summary

JBS Food Canada ULC in Brooks, AB is hiring a Warehouse General Labor/Pallet Jack Operator for a permanent full-time role. You will operate electric pallet jacks and forklifts, scan pallets with RF devices, and move products between ambient and controlled-temperature areas.

The position requires standing for long periods in refrigerated docks (34°F–38°F) or freezer spaces (0°F or below) and lifting up to 75–100 lbs. Competitive wages and extensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

High school Diploma or GED will be considered an asset.
1+ Years’ experience operating electric ride-on pallet jacks or electric pallet jacks in a high-volume warehouse setting, will be considered an asset
Ability to work a full shift inside refrigerated docks (34°F to 38°F) and freezer environments (0°F or below).
Ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs occasionally if boxes need to be re-stacked or adjusted on a pallet; ability to stand/ride for long periods.
Ability to meet hourly pallet-movement quotas while maintaining sharp attention to detail regarding product labels and inventory accuracy.
Familiarity with basic food facility sanitation and avoiding packaging damage to protect meat products

Responsibilities

Safely operate electric ride-on pallet jacks and Counter Balance/Standard Forklifts to transport bulk pallets of boxed.
Efficiently drive pallet jacks into and out of reefer trailers to load outgoing shipments and unload incoming stock.
Wrap finished pallets securely with shrink wrap and apply proper labeling
Use RF scanners to scan pallet barcodes and update the Warehouse Management System
Ensure meat products are moved swiftly out of ambient temperatures and into temperature-controlled zones (34°F to 0°F) to maintain food safety.
Perform daily pre-trip equipment inspections (brakes, battery, steering) and maintain a clean, food-safe dock area

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

Food safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric ride-on pallet jack

Counter Balance forklift

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Warehouse General Labor/Pallet Jack Operator-Brooks, AB

With approximately 3,300 employees, JBS Food Canada ULC ("JBS Canada") is one of Canada's largest beef processors. Consisting of four locations—the main processing facility located in Brooks, Alberta, where approximately 4,200 head of cattle are harvested and processed daily; the Head Office and a case ready plant, both based in Calgary, Alberta; and JBS Ontario, a case ready plant located in Belleville, Ontario. The JBS Canada facility in Brooks has the capacity to produce products ranging from boxed beef primal, ground beef, beef trimmings, beef by-products and hides which are shipped across Canada and worldwide. At the multi-protein Mountain Creek Farms case-ready facility in Calgary, JBS Canada produces value-added products including marinated, portion sized, multi-pack options, kebabs and much more. JBS Ontario in Belleville produces fresh meat and seafood products for leading retailers in Canada.

At JBS Canada, our people are our greatest asset. We are very proud to have a team of high achieving, engaged employees. We are currently seeking a Warehouse General Labor/Pallet Jack Operator to join our team at our main processing facility in Brooks, AB.

Requirements:

Safely operate electric ride-on pallet jacks and Counter Balance/Standard Forklifts to transport bulk pallets of boxed.
Efficiently drive pallet jacks into and out of reefer trailers to load outgoing shipments and unload incoming stock.
Wrap finished pallets securely with shrink wrap and apply proper labeling
Use RF scanners to scan pallet barcodes and update the Warehouse Management System
Ensure meat products are moved swiftly out of ambient temperatures and into temperature-controlled zones (34°F to 0°F) to maintain food safety.
Perform daily pre-trip equipment inspections (brakes, battery, steering) and maintain a clean, food-safe dock area

An ideal candidate will possess the following:

High school Diploma or GED will be considered an asset.
1+ Years’ experience operating electric ride-on pallet jacks or electric pallet jacks in a high-volume warehouse setting, will be considered an asset
Ability to work a full shift inside refrigerated docks (34°F to 38°F) and freezer environments (0°F or below).
Ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs occasionally if boxes need to be re-stacked or adjusted on a pallet; ability to stand/ride for long periods.
Ability to meet hourly pallet-movement quotas while maintaining sharp attention to detail regarding product labels and inventory accuracy.
Familiarity with basic food facility sanitation and avoiding packaging damage to protect meat products

Work conditions and Physical Capabilities:

Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physical demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods, Bending, Crouching, kneeling.

Type of equipment: Knives, Saws, Power cutting tools

Work Site Environment: Noisy, Odors, Hot, Cold/refrigerated.

Please note that Applicants may be subject to drug and alcohol testing. If an Applicant is requested to take a drug and alcohol test, any offer of employment to the Applicant will be conditional upon passing the drug and alcohol test.

Earn Competitive Starting Wages of $23.35 - $29.70, 40.00 Hours per week as per collective agreement

Permanent Full Time Position, Shift

Exceptional Benefits including: