Forklif driver
- Franklin, QC, Canada
$23 to $27 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $23 to $27 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- Experience operating a forklift (1-3 years), an asset;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Transform Your Career with Us!
A leader in agri-food processing, our company specializes in the production of apple and fruit purées. Located in the Haut‑Saint‑Laurent RCM , we rely on a dedicated team of over 350 employees who truly make a difference.
Why choose us?
Here, employees are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of benefits:
Group insurance Simplified pension plan (SPP) Sick leave Free products On-site daycare
We’re hiring!
We are looking for motivated individuals.
Do you want to work in a dynamic, people-focused, and stimulating environment?
Apply now!
The forklift operator is responsible for receiving, inspecting, moving, and shipping products.
- Know and comply at all times with quality and food safety standards, occupational health and safety regulations, and company policies;
- Inspect the forklift before use according to company standards;
- Load, unload, and move products and/or materials using a forklift;
- Ensure that products and materials are in the right place at the right time;
- Ensure the good condition of all products and materials being moved.
- Experience operating a forklift (1-3 years), an asset;
- Ability to perform physical work in challenging weather conditions;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to manage priorities efficiently;
- Good computer skills;
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks and remain standing for long periods;
- Good manual dexterity;
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment;
- Ability to handle heavy loads.
- The masculine form is used in this job posting solely to simplify the text. Our organization fully supports principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes all qualified applications without discrimination.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The forklift driver at Vergers Leahy will receive, inspect, load, unload and move products and materials, and ship them on time. The role also includes checking the forklift before each use and keeping products in good condition.
Requirements
Vergers Leahy needs candidates who can operate a forklift, handle heavy loads and stand for long periods in changing weather. Forklift experience of 1 to 3 years is an asset, and candidates should work well in a team and a fast-paced setting.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Pre-use equipment inspection
- Material handling
- Loading and unloading
- Shipping and receiving
- Heavy lifting
- Food safety standards
- Occupational health and safety
- Inventory placement
- Basic computer use
- Manual dexterity
- Teamwork
- Priority management
- Working in changing weather
- Repetitive tasks
Benefits
- Group insurance
- Simplified pension plan
- Sick leave
- Free products
- On-site daycare
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Logistics
Keywords
- forklift driver
- forklift operator
- warehouse
- material handling
- shipping and receiving
- order picking
- food safety
- occupational health and safety
- fruit purée
- food processing
- manufacturing
- logistics
- inventory
- loading and unloading
- heavy lifting
- Haut-Saint-Laurent
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Childcare support
Tools
- forklift