WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT OPERATOR
- Strathroy, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Lift truck license with 1-2 years of experience with an RF inventory system
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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
Your Daily Role
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.
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;
- Overtime after 40 hours;
- Annual bonus program;
- 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;
Your Daily Role
- Organize and document inventory efficiently using the appropriate equipment including but not limited to forklifts, pallets, cranes, computer software
- Maintain safe and clean work environment to mitigate hazards and maintain food safety
- Work as a team with the operations department to 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
- OSSD or equivalent
- Lift truck license with 1-2 years of experience with an RF inventory system
- Ability to 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 maintaining a positive team environment
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Organize and document inventory using forklifts and other equipment, while maintaining a safe, clean, food-safe work environment. Support packaging operations by delivering bulk product and packaging, storing finished cases in the freezer, replenishing production supplies, and contributing ideas to lean manufacturing improvements.
Requirements
Applicants must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent and a lift truck license. The role requires 1–2 years of experience with an RF inventory system, physical ability to work in cold conditions and at heights, and availability for rotating shifts, including weekends.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Inventory Management
- RF Inventory Systems
- Material Handling
- Warehouse Organization
- Inventory Documentation
- Food Safety
- Workplace Safety
- Teamwork
- Production Line Support
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean Manufacturing
- Adaptability
- Working at Heights
Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Annual Bonus Program
- Social Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Physical Activity Reimbursement
- Referral Program
- Learning and Professional Development Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Lift Truck License
- RF Inventory System
- Inventory Management
- Pallets
- Cranes
- Computer Software
- Material Handling
- Food Safety
- Workplace Safety
- Freezer Storage
- Packaging Lines
- Bulk Product
- Production Supply
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Rotating Shifts
- Cold Environment
- Working at Heights
- Weekend Work
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing