Weekend Forklift Operator

Pictsweet Company; Halifax Regional Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a weekend forklift operator to join their growing team. This role involves safely operating an electric forklift to move goods and ensuring compliance with safety and food handling procedures. Ideal candidates will have at least a year of forklift experience and be able to work in varying shift hours over the weekend. The company values safety and efficiency, providing a supportive environment for its employees. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic workplace, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• Must pass forklift certification program and vision test.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric forklift safely and efficiently.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Procedures

Vision Assessment

Tools

Electric Forklift

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a weekend forklift operator to join our team!

Typical shift hours are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, Saturday and Sunday. Times may vary an hour either way, depending on the exact position.

Wages start at $23.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric forklift safely and efficiently.
• Use forklift to move palletized cased goods to a stretch wrapper or to the staging area.
• Properly conducts pre-shift forklift inspection and completes forklift inspection sheet.
• Trains to Pictsweet Food Safety and GMP procedures and complies with requirements.
• Follows personnel safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift drivers.
• Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program

Other:

• Successfully pass minimum 20/40 vision test.
• Must be able to work in a 35 degree Fahrenheit environment.
• Must be able to operate a stand-up forklift.
• Must be able to periodically hand stack full pallet quantities of cased goods. Cases weigh up to 36 pounds.
• Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, and walk for an extended period.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H