Warehouse Operator / Reach Truck Operator (Dairy Industry)

This role is currently open due to an existing vacancy. Job Summary We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Warehouse Operator to join our Fountain Food and Beverages team at our Hamilton Distribution Center. This role is responsible for supporting daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, inventory handling, and shipping, while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with food safety and health and safety standards. Responsibilities Safely operate Raymond reach trucks and warehouse equipment. Receive dairy products from production plants and verify quantities, lot numbers, dates, and paperwork. Store products in push-back pallet racking according to warehouse storage plans. Maintain FIFO inventory rotation and organize refrigerated storage areas for efficient picking. Consolidate partially used pallets onto newer pallets and clearly label Best Before Dates (BBD). Move products with less than 10 days remaining BBD to designated rework or scrap areas. Prepare refrigerated warehouse floor stock for daily picking operations. Move pallets from racks to floor staging locations as required. Load outbound trailers and third-party carrier trucks safely and accurately. Pick customer pickup orders and stage them for collection. Prepare products and paperwork for plant returns and transfers. Prepare or verify shipping and receiving documentation. Report inventory discrepancies, product damage, and quality concerns. Participate in cycle counts and inventory audits. Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and warehouse organization standards. Assist dry storage operations with loading, unloading, and organization when workload permits. Comply with all health, safety, GMP, HACCP, and company procedures. Perform other warehouse duties as assigned. Skills Valid Reach Truck Certification. Minimum 1 year Raymond Reach Truck experience. Strong attention to detail and inventory accuracy. Previous warehouse or distribution-centre experience is preferred. Food, beverage, dairy, refrigerated, or cold-storage experience is an asset. Forklift or walkie-rider pallet-jack certification is preferred, or willingness to obtain company certification. Able to accurately complete records and follow written procedures. Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Able to stand and walk for extended periods and perform repetitive bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Able to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. Comfortable working in refrigerated areas, typically between 0°C and 4°C. Inclusivity At Fountain Food and Beverages Ltd., we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. Accessibility Fountain Food and Beverages Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity and fostering a respectful, inclusive workplace. If you require any accommodations, please let us know when confirming your attendance. Application Process We sincerely appreciate the time and effort all applicants put into submitting their applications for this opportunity. While we review each submission carefully, only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. AI Disclosure: Fountain Food and Beverages Ltd. uses AI-based tools to assist in screening and shortlisting applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team. Pay: $22.05 per hour Benefits: Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care Ability to commute/relocate: Hamilton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): This position is a morning shift role with start times that may vary between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; are you available to regularly start work within this time range? Expe…

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