Forklift Operator

**Forklift Operator**

**Consolidated Fruit Packers**

Star Produce Ltd. (The Star Group)

Osoyoos, BC

**Status**:Seasonal, Full-time and Part-time

**Wage**:$20.00 - 22.00/hr
- **We offer a Retention Bonus of $1.00/hr worked**_

**Consolidated Fruit Packers (CFP) **has been a leader in the Canadian fresh fruit industry since 1993. Supplying premium Okanagan valley apples, cherries, blueberries, and more to satisfied consumers. With over 60 years of combined experience and the backing of The Star Group, we bring new varieties and fresh approaches to meet the needs of our customers worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and energetic team player to be a part of a state-of-the-art, fresh fruit company.

**Focus**

Our Osoyoos packing facility receives fruit (including cherries, peaches, and apples) in bulk from Okanagan-based growers and sorts it for quality and size before packaging it for shipment to our domestic and international customers. Safe and efficient product receiving and staging, as well as keeping the production line fed are important parts of ensuring the quality of produce for our customers.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Safe and responsible operation of propane and electric forklifts inside and outside of the facility to: transport fruit bins and pallets on and off of trucks; weigh and stack fruit bins; and rotate product to ensure freshness standards are maintained
- Perform daily basic maintenance on propane and electric forklifts.
- Ensure pre-shift forklift equipment checklists are completed.
- Accurate maintenance of shipping and receiving information, using software programs to log fruit bins and pallets into and out of the facility.
- Safe operation of the bin hydro-cooler and accurate use of temperature recorders to ensure quality specifications are maintained.
- Report any quality, maintenance, and safety issues to Manager or Supervisor.
- Completion of other responsibilities as assigned.

**Key Attributes and Skills**
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Orientation
- Energy
- Safety Awareness
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Communication (verbal, written, listening)

**Education and Experience**
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn in-house software programs (including Sky and Aurora)
- Minimum valid B.C. Class 5 driver’s license or out-of-province equivalent
- Forklift certification
- First Aid training is an asset
- Previous agriculture and/or packing facility experience is an asset

**Working Conditions**

**Physical Requirements**
- Frequent sitting, walking, and climbing on and off of forklift
- Occasional standing
- Ability to quickly grasp, manipulate, and move levers, foot pedals, and steering wheel knobs
- Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying of up to 25 kilograms (50 pounds)

**About the Star Group**

We love fresh produce **The Star Group** operates in every facet of the produce industry, growing fruits and vegetables in our Canadian greenhouses, partnering with growers across Canada and importing the best and freshest from around the world. Our brands are Just Picked, Big Taste and Inspired Greens, and we believe our products are raising the bar for Canadian produce. If you embody our values of Passion, Persistence and Teamwork and would like to be part of the future of food in Canada, we would love to meet you

**How to Apply**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Retention bonus

Application question(s):

- Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?

Work Location: One location