Forklift Operator

Job Title:        Forklift Operator - Shipping
Shift:               Days / Afternoons
Reports to:    Shipping Supervisor(s)
Department:  Shipping

Under the direction of the Shipping Supervisor, this position will be responsible for co-ordinating the accurate fulfillment of customer orders, in accordance with all Dairy procedures, safety and health regulations. 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Securing loads transportation.
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules
• Actively learn how to complete paperwork required in Shipping.  Understand controlled documents.

Additional Duties

• Assist in equipment changeovers, set up or tear down machinery as required on shipping production lines.
• Assisting with overseeing the boxing and skidding of product on the shipping production lines.
• Understand, and be able to fulfill, all customers’ pallet patterns and stacking requests.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors, Lead Hands and other employees.
• Maintain excellent communication between all team members.
• Work in an efficient, timely, safe and productive manner at all times.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities including training of others.
• Any other duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Proven ability to work safely.
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and spatial awareness.
• Efficient individual with excellent time management skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of basic tools and vehicle maintenance a plus.
• Flexibility of hours when necessary.
• Some work on statutory holidays and / or weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

• Clean safety record.
• Forklift or heavy machinery certification.
• Prior experience as a forklift operator.
• Must have good attendance.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to follow SOP, GMP and complete forms accurately.
• Must have a good and positive attitude towards change and other employees.
• Must have mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work in a team environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Mariposa, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. No phone calls please. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon reference checks and employment verification.

Mariposa Dairy welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The employer accepts applications from only:
· Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
· Other candidates with a valid Canadian work permit.
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