Materials Handler/forklift Operator

As the nation’s leading bottled water company, BlueTriton Brands is dedicated to providing customers with healthy hydration options. Alongside that, we’re also committed to developing our people - enabling them to make the most of the many elements that help them to succeed. It’s a chance to use your knowledge, skills and experience to shine brightly and achieve your ambitions - all while delivering healthy hydration to millions of customers.
An essential element of our ongoing growth, the Commercial team at Bluetriton s is the perfect place for ambitious and aspiring individuals to achieve their dreams while building fulfilling careers. Roles on the Commercial team include sales and account professionals and all offer the chance to truly impact our business at our hundreds of Commercial retail partners. Job Description
Position - Forklift Operator
Contract - potential for Permanent based on performance
Location - Hope, BC
Pay - $23.00/hour
Health & Dental Package available after 45 days
$0.75/hr night shift premium
Paid meal break

**Schedule**:
Rotating 12 hour continental shift schedule; 4 on 4 off; days and night shift.
5:55 am - 6:05pm, 5:55pm - 6:05am

**Major Responsibilities**:
Load trailers based on established load patterns.
Production palletizer operation and changeovers
Completion of palletizer/ wrapper PM’s as trained
Safe performance of assigned tasks
Proactive approach to safety and identifying potential hazards
Follow all warehouse/ production process to ensure compliance
Verify inventory while shipping/ racking using Visitrack
Infinity testing/ quality reporting
Perform pre-shift on forklifts before start of shift.
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Load / ship only quality product.
Report any un-safe act or observation
Attach identifying tags or labels, as required
Report damages and discrepancies for accounting, reimbursement and record-keeping purposes
Engagement in all NCE/ TPM activities
Manage relationships with peers and team-members to ensure achievements of department goals.
Understand all department KPI’s and strive to improve output
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Previous forklift experience (current certification not required, we will provide)
Secondary school diploma
Demonstrated verbal and written communications skills
Demonstrated administrative organizational skills
Meets all technical skill requirements.
Desire to contribute and make a difference.
Physical ability to be able to occasionally hand stack cases when required, including lifting up to 50 pounds
Ability to work on weekends and holidays as needed

**Ability to commute/relocate to Hope, BC**: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Legally eligible to work in Canada
BlueTriton Brands is the nation’s leading bottled water company. Our water brands include Poland Spring, Arrowhead, Ozarka, Deer Park, Zephyrhills, Ice Mountain, Origins, Saratoga, Splash, Ac+ion and 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 America. As a valuable part of our team, you’ll receive a competitive total rewards package - 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. As you build a career with us, you’ll receive exactly the kind of benefits you’d expect from a leading name in healthy hydration. The only question is, what elements will help you succeed at BlueTriton Brands?
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.