Forklift Operator - Winnipeg, Canada - APG Canada West

APG Canada West

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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This is a great opportunity to join a thriving company. Working here will not only be rewarding and exciting, but we also like to have fun.

We are looking for energetic, curious and dedicated people who want to join us on our journey as we continue to thrive in our industry.

Our vision

We believe in our people, our customers, and our communities.

We see our people building and growing their careers with us and making lasting memories for them and their family.
Our customers see us as a partner to help build and grow their businesses with quality products and services that stand the test of time
Our communities see us as one who works hard to build and support the local community and its initiatives

Our values

Put Health and Safety first

The Golden Rule

Own it

The Extra Mile

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Forklift operation; pulling product from manufacturing lines and placing in yard
May work with customers (truck drivers) to ensure all product ordered is safely loaded onto truck, may be required to answer general questions about product
Ensure that all personal entering the yard is complaint with safety rules and standards (e.g. all truck drivers must be wearing P.P.E and use corner boards, etc.)
Act as the last line of defense in the quality control process by ensuring product meets quality standards
May inspect transfers of product (coming into the yard) for damage caused during the transportation process and report to supervisor
During the seasonal slowdown will be required to support other departments including production, sales/marketing, and general plant/office maintenance on a variety of projects (e.g. building display boards, covering the production line for breaks, building shelves, etc.)
Responsible for preparing picks (special orders for customers)
Receive and distribute deliveries within the site
On a daily basis work collaboratively with Customer Service department on orders
Maintain housekeeping in yard and various buildings on property
Participate in company inventory process and control (e.g. cycle counts, seasonal count, raw material count, etc.)
Other duties as assigned

Abilities:

Must be comfortable with walking, climbing, standing and lifting (physically strenuous); must be able to lift up 50 pounds without assistance
Must be comfortable working in a variety of climates (mostly outdoors in hot and cold temperatures); dusty & noisy
Willingness to complete a variety of work assignments
Must be a champion of safety practices and adhere to all safety protocols and workplace policies
Must be friendly, outgoing, energetic, wellspoken and comfortable working with a variety of people (internally and externally)
Must be able to memorize lot layout and product information very quickly

Requirements: