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- We are currently recruiting for full-time individuals who are detail orientated, organized, a team player who is self-motivated to fill the position of Forklift Operator on the Warehouse team based out of our Oliver, BC Production Facility.The Role:
- The role of a Forklift Operator is to support production with timely delivery of required packaging materials, maintain inventory control and accurate picking of orders for distribution:
• Safe Operation of Warehouse allocated Counterbalanced Forklifts
• Storage & Delivery of required production materials to bottling lines
• Transportation and storage of finished products within Warehouse / Distribution Centre
• Operation of Automated Palletizer (finished goods from production lines)
• Operation of Automated De-Palletizer (bulk glass to the production line)
• Assist with freight receiving and loading as necessary.
• Stock rotation and inventory control
• Order Picking & Put-Away. Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Valid Forklift Operator Certificate.
• Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail.
• Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting.
• Good problem solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required.
• Teamwork and customer service skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends.
• Ability to learn and operate production support equipment – palletizers/de-palletizers.
• Knowledge of safe warehouse practices, including safe materials handling skills.
• Ability to achieve and maintain valid Forklift certification.
• Knowledge of basic inventory control principles and procedures. (FIFO)
• Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain an organized work place.
• First aid is an asset but not required.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs.
• Ability to work with an automated inventory control program. Working Conditions & Environment:
• This position is located in a beverage/food manufacturing plant.
• Exposed to moving machinery, such as forklifts and production equipment.
• Exposed to loud noise from moving forklifts and production equipment, requires wearing hearing protection.
• Requires wearing company uniform, with company provided hairnet/beard net & eye protection.
• Requires flexibility with schedule, including break times and working extended hours when needed.
• Lifting: Up to 25 kgs.
• Standing/Walking (Continuously) standing on variable surfaces throughout entire shift. Climbing (Occasionally) in and around equipment.
• Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling: (Occasionally) to as low as ground level while cleaning.
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping: (Occasionally) light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product. We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
Warehouse Forklift Operator, - Oliver, Canada - Arterra Wines Canada
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