Stock Mover

2 weeks ago


Altona, Canada Friesens Corporation Full time

The Bindery Stock Mover is responsible to carry out the instructions given to them by the IP Production Manager. They are responsible for following the schedule on each production line and ensuring that all the components for the jobs are at the operator’s disposal in a timely manner. The Stock Mover performs their duties using a variety of forklifts.

Days: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday, 6 AM - 6 PM
Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday, 6 AM - 6 PM;
Friesens offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package and Employee Ownership Trust distributions.

Job Requirements:

- High School Diploma/GED/Mature Student Diploma
- Operating a variety of forklifts (propane forklift, pallet jack, etc.) is required
- Experience operating and using small tools
- Effective English use and comprehension
- Digital Literacy (Microsoft Office, keyboarding skills)
- Essential Math skills (Metric and Imperial measurements, problem solving, conversion charts, etc.)
- Effective use of production related documents to accomplish job tasks
- Ability to detect, isolate, and identify irregularities in product
- Demonstrated organization, prioritizing, time and stress management skills
- Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
- Continuous learning/improvement mindset
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment while demonstrating self-management capabilities
- Able to deal with people diplomatically and profession ally at all times
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts
- Must be willing to work at all Friesens facilities as needed
- Knowledge of workplace safety, safe lifting, and handling procedures
- Forklift experience an asset

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Work and communicate effectively with the Managers and co-workers
- Manage stock and skids for an efficient production flow
- Locate the material ensuring correct quantity and type
- Identify stock and input necessary information into PrintStream
- Deliver and/or store as required
- Move stock between cost centers as required
- Prepare and move stock for work being transferred to other facilities
- Move materials as needed
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently
- Practice Friesens safety procedures
- Perform any other job assignments by the Production or Operations Managers at IP

The position will remain open until filled. Incomplete resumes will be disqualified.

**Education**: Preferred
- High School Diploma or better

**Skills**: Preferred
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Use of documents to accomplish job tasks
- Effective English use and comprehension
- Experience operating and using small tools
- Essential math skills