Position Title: Cold Storage Forklift Operator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Florenceville Warehouse

Requisition ID: 31690

DATE: August 27th, 2024,
JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator Full Time Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Distribution
JOB GRADE: Grade 5 ($22.68 - $24.79)

Mc Cain Foods (Canada) - Florenceville Distribution Center is currently looking for a Forklift Operator/Order Picker to join our team, more than on candidate may be selected.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Drive in a defensive manner under "Info Link" guidelines, preventing injury and product/equipment damage
Responsible for housekeeping and maintaining 5S within your work area
Responsible to ensure forklift battery rotation is followed
Communicate any changes, issues, etc. to other operators and supervision
Must maintain all required documentation and check sheets
Ensure targets are met by following Standard work, understanding and supporting departmental KPI's
Must follow "Good Manufacturing Practices" (GMP's)
Complete vehicle operator's checklist for lift truck to ensure lift truck is safe to operate
Required to operate various types of lift trucks, including stand up reach trucks Must be able to work varying 12-hour shifts and weekends as the workload demands.
Knowledge of WMS and experience operating forklifts would be an asset
Must be self-motivated, observant with good initiative and a positive attitude
Must be willing and able to assume different tasks at any time with minimal notice
Must be able to work with minimal supervision, and get along well with others
Must be willing to cross-train in order departmental areas
Perform all other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have Grade 12 or equivalent
Must have, or be able to obtain, a forklift operators' certificate for both counterbalance and reach trucks
Knowledge of lift trucks and proper driving procedures
Ability to lift, approximately 20 kgs
Good attendance record is required
Good written, oral and math skills are important
Must attend team meetings as required

Applicants must possess a good safety record and continually demonstrate "safety first." Selection of employees for promotion is based upon such factors as ability, special training, experience, prior PEP Ratings, attendance, ability to meet the physical demands of the position, education, length of service, and involvement in additional assignments. Length of service will be the determining factor when all other factors are relatively equal. Testing may be required depending on the position applied for. Interviews will be held as necessary and those selected for interview are determined based on meeting the criteria as noted above. An evaluation period will be used to determine the candidate's suitability for the position. Shifts are subject to change and are not guaranteed due to scheduling demands.

If you wish to be considered for the above vacancy, you can apply via the Mc Caintranet/Careers section by Friday September 13th, 2024.

Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Manufacturing
Division: NA Supply Chain
Department: Cold Stores and Distribution FVL
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Bathurst || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Centreville || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Edmundston || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville

Company: Mc Cain Foods (Canada)