Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator

Position: Shipper and Receiver (Will be a Team Leader after 3 or 6 months – based on performance) Department: Warehouse / Shipping & Receiving Work Environment: Refrigerated Production Areas, Cold Rooms & Freezers Position Summary We are looking for an experienced Forklift & Reach Truck Operator to support warehouse and material-handling operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate must be comfortable working for extended periods in refrigerated, cold-room and freezer environments and be able to safely operate powered material-handling equipment around employees, production activities and other mobile equipment. Key Responsibilities Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks and other authorized powered material-handling equipment. Load, unload, move, stage and store pallets, ingredients, packaging materials and finished products. Pick and replenish products accurately based on production, warehouse and shipping requirements. Transport materials between production, warehouse, cold-room, cooler, freezer and shipping areas. Safely place and retrieve pallets from racking using reach equipment. Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safe operating practices. Perform required pre-operational equipment inspections before use and report defects or unsafe conditions immediately. Maintain awareness of pedestrians, blind spots, intersections, doorways, freezer curtains and other mobile equipment. Stop, check and proceed only when the travel path is clear, particularly at blind spots and high-traffic areas. Adjust driving speed according to floor and environmental conditions. Exercise additional caution on wet, slippery or icy surfaces, including areas where condensation or black ice may develop. Maintain safe clearance from pedestrians, equipment, racking, walls and products. Follow established traffic routes, pedestrian-right-of-way requirements, warning-signalling procedures and site safety rules. Ensure loads are stable and properly positioned before travelling or lifting. Complete required inventory movements, scanning and related warehouse documentation accurately. Maintain good housekeeping and immediately report spills, ice buildup, damaged racking or other hazards. Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, sanitation and company policies and procedures. Wear all required PPE, including appropriate cold/freezer protective clothing and safety footwear. Perform other warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements Previous experience operating a forklift and/or reach truck in a warehouse or manufacturing environment. Valid/current forklift and reach truck training/certification, as required by the company. Experience working in food manufacturing, refrigerated warehousing or freezer environments is an asset. Must be willing and able to work in cold and freezer environments for extended periods, with appropriate PPE and scheduled warm-up arrangements as applicable. Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong awareness of pedestrian and mobile-equipment safety. Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures and warehouse processes. Ability to lift, move and handle materials within the physical requirements of the position. Good communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work assigned shifts, overtime, weekends or changing operational schedules when required. Work Environment This position involves working in a food processing and warehouse environment, including refrigerated areas, cold rooms and freezers. Employees may encounter cold temperatures, wet floors, condensation, freezer curtains, slippery surfaces, ice/black ice, pedestrian traffic and moving equipment. The operator is expected to maintain a high level of safety awareness at all times and must not compromise safe operating practices for production speed or operational urgency. Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hour…

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