Shipping Lift Truck Driver

Type of Employment: Full-time, permanent, 6-days a week, and potentially extended hours depending on workload and priorities, which could include possible Sunday shifts (unless stipulated otherwise in offer of employment).

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment.
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and record keeping purposes.
• Ensure FIFO stock rotation within our facility and coolers.
• Loads and unloads materials to and from designated storage areas, or vehicles.
• Stacks or piles materials, pallets, etc.
• Bundles and bands with material banding machines.
• Sorts and stores items according to specifications.
• Attaches identifying tags or marks information on containers.
• Ensures/maintains a clean work area, using brooms, rags, and cleaning compounds.
• Installs protective devices, such as bracing, padding or strapping, to prevent shifting or damage to items being transported.
• Record any maintenance required for equipment for safety and to minimize risks.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Follows work orders or receives and listens to oral instructions to determine work assignment.
• Completes daily forklift inspection for safety and to minimize risks.
• Follows established safety regulations; appropriate use of signals (horns), proper use of seatbelts, scanning guns and other equipment as required.
• Additional tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Safe driver as a forklift operator and conduct daily equipment inspections.
• 1-2 years of experience
• Previous experience with vegetables or comparable environment is preferred.
• Related experience in logistics will be considered an asset; however, training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Ability to conduct basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, oral and spoken) in English.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Outlook.
• Knowledge of Famous and RedLine Cooler programs (for inventory management) will be considered an asset.
• Must be able to work independently or within a team setting.
• Positive attitude, punctual and willing to grow within the company.

Physical Abilities:

• Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with body, arms, and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift material regularly up to 14 kg / 30 lbs; and occasionally up to 23 kg / 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs and stand on feet for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in a temperature-controlled environment of approximately 13 ˚C / 55 ˚F.