Forklift Operator
AerotekJob Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
This role involves safely operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse and food manufacturing environment on a flexible day shift. You will handle material movement throughout the facility, support shipping and receiving operations, and maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and compliance with GMP and food manufa
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Responsibilities
• Operate electric counterbalance and reach truck forklifts safely and efficiently in a warehouse and food manufacturing environment.
• Safely load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the facility, including production lines, storage areas, and shipping/receiving docks.
• Work confidently in tight spaces and congested warehouse aisles, including narrow aisles and high-volume areas.
• Perform pre-operational and routine equipment inspections and immediately report any issues or safety concerns.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, HACCP, and company policies at all times.
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including loading and unloading trailers at docks when required.
• Maintain accurate material movement and inventory handling practices to support production and warehouse operations.
• Load production lines in a GMP production environment, ensuring materials are supplied in a timely and accurate manner.
• Work in a freezer environment when receiving and handling frozen products.
• Perform general warehouse duties such as picking, packing, folding, organizing, and housekeeping as required.
• Handle products and materials with care to maintain quality and prevent damage.
• Meet productivity targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with supervisors, lead hands, and team members to support daily operational goals.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities and assist in different areas of the warehouse or production as needed.
Essential Skills
• Valid forklift certification or license for electric counterbalance and reach truck forklifts.
• 3 years of experience working in a GMP production environment loading production lines.
• Proven experience operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• Ability to work in a freezer environment while receiving and handling frozen products.
• Ability to safely lift and move items up to 50 lbs as part of regular warehouse tasks.
• Strong focus on safety, including adherence to safety procedures, PPE requirements, and designated walkways.
• Demonstrated ability to work in tight and congested warehouse aisles, including narrow aisle operations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while remaining reliable and accountable.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with warehouse, production, and shipping teams.
• High attention to accuracy and product handling to maintain quality and inventory integrity.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Previous experience operating Dock Stockers and Scissor Lifts.
• Dock Stocker license or experience is an asset.
• Forklift experience within a food manufacturing or food production environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers at shipping and receiving docks.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory management and material movement processes.
• Experience working in fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, or food production environments.
• Experience working in high-volume warehouse operations with continuous improvement focus.
• Comfortable performing general warehouse and material handling duties beyond forklift operation.
• Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, and proper product handling practices.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities and support multiple areas as needed.
Why Work Here?
You will join an established and growing food manufacturing organization that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and professional standards such as G