Forklift Operator

Atlantic AutoCold is a fully automatic cold storage facility in Atlantic Canada. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Forklift Operator for our facility in Sackville, NB.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Forklift Operator is required to exercise independent discretion and judgment and have a thorough understanding of customer and company policies and procedures. They will work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Functions:

Loading & Receiving

• Accurately load and receive all in-bound and outbound trailers while following the company’s Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Correct any labeling issues during put away or restocking that could result in errors
• Ensure proper dock flow, work with other team members in coordinating activities
• Perform the put away function as needed.
• Resolve any loading and or receiving issues before the end of assigned shift

Freezer/Cooler Order Selection

• Perform freezer/cooler order selection, accurately selecting product to be palletized and loaded on trailers
• Ensure proper stop sequence and construction on all pallets selected
• Ensure loading of product selected is in its proper place on the trailer
• Responsible for load quality and reliability
• Put away all returns at the end of assigned shift

Put-away

• Perform put away duties: the accurate put away of all product
• Place received product in reserve slots nearest pick location, unless otherwise directed
• As needed, rotate product in racks before placing newer product into a slot
• As needed, break down loads to fit into company racking
• Resolve all put away errors throughout assigned shift

General Responsibilities

• Change batteries in equipment as needed
• Check and evaluate work against quality standards
• Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times
• Organize own work to maximize safety and efficiency. Identify and correct potentially unsafe situations and conditions
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

• High School or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Must be able to work in a cold or freezer environment
• Able to repetitively lift and move heavy boxes (up to 55lbs)
• Three (3) to five (5) years warehouse experience in high-volume, food-service, distribution or logistics or equivalent experience is an asset
• Must have current forklift certification
• Stand-up forklift and electric pallet jack experience is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Warehousing: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sackville, NB (required)

Work Location: In person