Shunter/Forklift Operator

Vegpro International Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vegpro International Inc. seeks experienced semi-truck drivers for a Shunter/Forklift Operator position in Columbia, SC. Responsibilities include moving trailers, forklift operation, and ensuring accurate product handling. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant transportation or warehouse experience. The role offers a competitive hourly wage and requires adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience driving a semi-truck.
• Experience in warehouse work and truck loading/unloading is an asset.
• Proficient in spoken and written English; knowledge of French or Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move semi-trailers in the yard to prepare for loading.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Transportation experience

Warehouse experience

Forklift driving

Mathematical skills

Proficiency in English

Knowledge of HACCP & Safety standards

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for experienced semi-truck drivers to join our team for aShunter/Forklift Operatorrole. Class 1 license preferred but not required as the primary responsibility for a position is to move 50” semi-trailers in the yard to prepare them for loading. This position is also accountable for forklift duties when Shunter is not needed.

Schedule: 02:30 pmto11:00 pm

Wage: $23.33/hour

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all customer orders are processed in a timely and efficient manner by placing or removing trailers to and from designated areas
• Open and close trailer doors as required, create and update a daily yard check and shunt log; attach trailer seals as needed
• Demonstrate good judgment when checking trailers and maintaining the shunt truck
• Ensure that the rules of the yard are followed at all times
• Perform the receiving and shipment duties of raw materials, finished products, packaging products, and ingredients
• Ensure that the quantities correspond to the receipt/shipment slip
• Enter products in the EXA system using both data entry and scanning guns
• Weigh, cool and place products where appropriate
• Rotate products (FIFO) according to storage standards
• Receive the order forms and take note of the orders to be prepared during the day
• Pick orders according to the products indicated on the order form, which requires using a pallet truck or a forklift; safe and secure loading and unloading of trucks
• Safe operation, inspection, and daily maintenance of the forklift, survey equipment, and the shunter truck
• Respect occupational health and safety policies and procedures and good manufacturing practices (HACCP and GMP)
• Perform other related duties as required

Advantages and benefits offered

Knowledge and skills sought

• High school diploma
• Previous transportation or warehouse experience, with at least 1 year experience driving a semi-truck
• Class 1 license preferred but not required with applicable experience
• Experience in warehouse work, forklift driving, and truck loading/unloading is an asset
• Strong mathematic skills for quick, accurate product counts
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, and knowledge of French or Spanish is an asset
• Knowledge of and ability to follow HACCP & Safety standards