Forklift Operator
- Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
WHO WE ARE
Gwillimdale Farms is family owned/operated and based in beautiful Bradford Ontario, just 10 minutes from the downtown core. We here at Gwillimdale Farms do more than just grow vegetables, we are growing our business. We supply our produce both locally and abroad, working in tandem with food manufacturers, retailers, food service providers, and wholesale distributors. We believe our biggest asset is our team. We are always striving to build a better team and better work environment through continuing efforts in the areas of safety, education, and personal development.
JOB SUMMARY
Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and timely unloading/loading, and storage of raw materials. The Forklift Operator will be tasked with driving and maintaining forklifts that will be assigned to you, as well will work closely with our team to meet production needs.
We offer certification opportunities and career advancement. Experience in the construction industry is an asset. Our operators work full time. Evening and weekend hours vary during planting and harvest seasons. Overtime as required. Work hours will change based on seasonal requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for receiving, storing, and distributing material.
- Operating a forklift to move raw materials and various products throughout facility.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections.
- Fill out paperwork for food safety and traceability purposes.
- Adheres to all health and safety regulations set out by OHSA and the organization.
- Reads production schedule, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
- Labels materials with identifying information (lot and pallet tag number).
- Complete other tasks as assigned.
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Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe loading, unloading, and storage of raw materials and products within the facility. They must also maintain accurate documentation for food safety and traceability while adhering to all health and safety regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid forklift license and have previous experience operating forklifts. A high school diploma is required, along with the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks involving sitting, standing, and bending.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Pre-operational inspections
- Food safety compliance
- Traceability documentation
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Control precision
- Manual dexterity
- Arm-hand steadiness
Benefits
- Certification opportunities
- Career advancement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Trades
- Food & Beverage
Keywords
- Forklift Operator
- Raw materials
- Food safety
- Traceability
- OHSA
- Production schedule
- Shipping orders
- Inventory management
- Warehouse operations
- Agriculture
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Safety compliance
- Material distribution