Forklift Operator

About the role

As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials and finished products throughout our facility. This role will be on day shift in the Shipping department.

Responsibilities

• Transporting materials to work areas, moving finished goods to storage, and returning unused materials to their designated locations
• Placing pallet tops, banding and shrink-wrapping skids, moving trash bales, and loading trash trailers
• Using scanning equipment to accurately track inventory movement and ensure proper placement in storage
• Maintaining accurate counts and entering data into the system
• Maintaining the printer for the shrink wrapper, managing ribbons and labels
• Assisting with loading and unloading trucks
• Supporting plant management with additional tasks as needed
• Operating machinery in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions
• Unloading and loading trailers
• Using handheld scanners to receive orders and put away products into storage locations
• Verifying and maintaining inventory
• Performing routine inventory counts to ensure accuracy and maintain proper stock levels
• Issuing products to the production lines
• Consolidating product as needed
• Keeping the area clean and organized to be audit ready
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards
• Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant's food safety and quality objectives
• Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor
• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company's Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role

Basic Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation
• Must be able to operate and maintain a forklift
• Strong numerical skills with the ability to perform basic math calculations accurately
• Able to perform quality control checks
• Ability to work overtime
• Must be able to pass forklift certification training (within the first week)
• Ottawa certification (may be required)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 or more years' experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating a handheld scanner
• A passion for learning

Work Environment

• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we've got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you'll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we'll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you're always in the know!
• Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it's a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
• Active & Engaging Work: Whether you're on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there's never a dull moment. This is a place where you'll stay on the move!
• Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
• Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
• Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
• Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens like nuts, milk, and more.