Forklift Operator - Puslinch, Canada - BlueTriton Brands

BlueTriton Brands

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Puslinch, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

BlueTriton is a leading provider of spring and purified water products - the name behind your favorite bottled water brands.

We are proud to offer an extensive portfolio of highly recognizable, responsibly sourced, and sustainably packaged spring water in addition to other quality products and services.

Get ready to quench your thirst with exciting possibilities when you join BlueTriton for a fiercely good career doing work that matters.

Job Description:

We are hiring Contract Forklift Operators to join our team in Guelph, ON. Contract until mid September 2024.
$26.93 / hour
$1.25 / hour Night Shift Premium
$1000 Retention bonus
Health and Dental Package offered after 45 days or opt out for $1.00 increase after 3 months

Must be available to work the following schedules:
Rotating 12-hr continental shift schedule; 4 days on, 4 days off, monthly rotation from days to nights ( 5:50 am - 6:05 pm, 5:50 pm to 6:05 am )

Key responsibilities:

Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment
Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed
Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Monitor and track equipment downtime, equipment output and other key metrics
Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time
Interact with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency
Cross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as required
Provide vacation coverage to team members Qualifications

Key qualifications include:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast paced forklift environment
Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred
Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast pace forklift environment
Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
Solid problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12 hour shift, basic math and reading skills
Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
Willingness and ability to work in a warehouse with mínimal temperature control, exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)
BlueTriton Brands' position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched.

More than half of domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by BlueTriton Brands, including the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Pure Life.

We're passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways:

from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship - most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in our communities.

As a valuable part of our team, you'll receive a competitive total rewards package that may include healthcare benefits, retirement savings benefits and paid time off - something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

It's not just the work that you'll find fulfilling here though.