Forklift Operator - Scarborough, Canada - Tradition Fine Foods

Description

At Tradition, we produce bakery and snack products for the world's premier Food Companies and Brands. Located in Scarborough, Ontario, we have over 40 years of experience in baking croissants, muffins, bars, and pastries. Our success comes from our diverse and talented team of over 400 people.

As we continue to grow, Tradition is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for success and a love of baked goods.

How you will contribute

You will operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products.

As a Forklift Operator you will:
Load outgoing trucks and unloads incoming trucks at the shipping bay.

Compare identifying information and counts, weighs, or measure items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.

Fill out a Receiving Report to document cleanliness of product and truck and to ensure proper temperature.
Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

Pick (assemble) the order if on the night shift to aid in speedy and efficient loading when truck arrives the next day.

Mark shrink-wrapped product/skid with destination information.

Unpack and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.

Routes items to departments.
Operate lift truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping-and-receiving platform to storage or work area.
All other duties as may be assigned.

What will make you successful
Has good communication skills, is well-organized and able to work efficiently and accurately.
Forklift certified on Counterbalance & Walkie (Raymond Reach would be considered an asset)
Computer literate and able to read bar codes

What can we offer in return?

Tradition offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, life, and disability insurance. We support your professional growth and provide opportunities for future development and progression. After two years of service, you can plan for your retirement with Tradition's RRSP employer match. Plus, celebrate your birthday and take the day off paid along with 2 personal days each year.

More about this role

Work schedule:
Day Shift, Monday to Friday.

Physical Demands
You will stand/sit for long periods of time.
You will engage in frequent bending, stooping or squatting.

Due to the environment, you will work in various weather and temperature conditions which include extreme heat, humidity and cold.

You will work in tight or enclosed spaces.

We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don't delay in submitting your application through Indeed.

Internal applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All internal applications must be submitted through your direct Supervisor/ Manager at TFF.

_Tradition is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require.

We will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.

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Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
From $23.00 per hour


Benefits:
Casual dress
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:
8 hour shift


Work Location:
In person