Shipper/receiver/forklift Operator

**We Are Hiring - Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator (Port Coquitlam, BC)**

**About Us**:
We are fortunate to share a unique environment here at Nutri-Nation with a dedicated, highly skilled workforce that has a proven foundation built on mutual respect. We have always valued our employees as our most important resource. Our team is dynamic and enthusiastic, and we know you will enjoy growing with us.

Nutri-Nation Functional Foods is part of a private, family-owned, and operated manufacturing and marketing group which began in 1971 and continues today in the hands of the founders. First and second-generation family members hold key hands-on management positions with the company. The focus on quality, service and commitment to our customer partners’ needs is never left to chance.

Our Product Perspective - We strive to make products that are truly functional, based on solid nutritional science. We do this without losing sight of the fact that a positive taste experience is also essential for the long-term market success of our customers’ products. Our customers are generous with their praise about our ability to make bars that perform nutritionally, and that taste great.

Quality - Nutri-Nation is committed to the highest standards of quality and safety. Our facilities are third-party audited for quality assurance, food safety and food security.

**About the Role**

The **PM Shift** - Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator works (**2pm to 10:30pm**, Monday to Friday) in our Warehouse and Shipping Department reporting to the Warehouse and Shipping Team Leader. The role is a key position in receiving and processing of incoming stock and materials. Picking and filling orders as well as packing and shipping finished goods.

The Shipper/Receiver/Forklift Operator’s duties are as follows:
**Safety**
- Learning, following, and complying with all company safe work procedures, safe operating procedures and health & safety policies, and all food safety policies and procedures
- Complying with Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, _Workers Compensation Act_ and Environment Canada; CFIA and FDA food safety regulations, SQF and other certification specific requirements
- Reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
- Participating and making recommendations in correcting unsafe conditions and the overall health and safety program
- Ensuring personal protective equipment is properly used where required
- Reporting any injuries to the First Aid attendant immediately

**Primary Duties**
- Shipping and receiving trucks using a forklift,
- Maintaining an organized, clean, and safe warehouse area, picking and filling material requisitions to the mixing and packaging departments, pulling samples of incoming packaging items for QA approval, operating forklift to transport, and properly store ingredients and packaging components
- Performing all tasks required for the warehouse, shipping, and storage and handling teams
- Completing daily inspection logs for forklifts and reporting changes or concerns to the Warehouse and Shipping Team Leader
- Responsible for accuracy and completeness of all receiving documents, shipping documents, pallet tags, allergen/organic labels, quality control documents, and sanitation records in that department
- Reporting to Warehouse Team Leader all storage and shipping related activities
- Monitoring quality of stored goods, for appearance, damage, and pest activity
- Using good communication to gather and distribute ingredients, packaging, and finished goods; this includes proper use of radio and voice commands
- Assisting with physical inventory and cycle counts as needed
- Performing all work to organizational standards to ensure final product meets quality standards
- Performing quality inspections as necessary
- Determining and reporting product and equipment malfunctions to the appropriate authority
- Always maintaining cleanliness of equipment in assigned work area
- Working effectively as part of a team to ensure productivity and efficiency
- Assuring the daily and weekly production schedule is adhered to
- Must ensure that all practices are conducted in a food safe manner and any food safety issues must be brought to Quality Assurance or Senior Management
- Following all standard operating procedures and designated organizational guidelines as well as provincial and federal safety guidelines
- Ensuring all equipment is operated according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions and safety guidelines are followed
- Participating in educational and training opportunities applicable to the position
- Attending to other related duties as assigned by management.

**About You**
- Secondary School diploma or GED
- 3+ years of proven work experience in a warehouse setting (in a food manufacturing facility, a definite asset)
- Eligible to work in Canada
- A valid driver’s license
- Physically able to lift up to 25 kg and carry heavy materials
- Knowledge of methods and proced