Cold Storage Forklift Operator

Position Title: Cold Storage Forklift Operator
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Florenceville Warehouse
Grade: Scale 05
Requisition ID: 34117
DATE: February 20, 2025,
JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator Full Time Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Distribution
JOB GRADE: Grade 5 ($22.68 - $24.79)
McCain 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 for ensuring 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 McCaintranet/Careers section byFriday March 7 th , 2025.
McCain 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: Supply Chain & Logistics
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: McCain Foods (Canada)