Warehouse Forklift Lead

Warehouse Operator

HyTech Production Ltd. is an independent seed production company based in Lethbridge, Alberta with operations in British Columbia, the USA and Chile. HyTech is an industry leader in providing seed production services to plant breeders, trait developers and seed distribution companies from around the world.

HyTech Production Ltd. is seeking an experienced person with warehouse and forklift abilities to join our Seed team. This position will be based in Coaldale, AB. As Warehouse Forklift Lead, you will work directly with our Facility and Logistics Staff to assist in the movement and packaging of seed & supplies into and out of our location.

Job Duties:

• Safely Operate forklifts for receiving, shipping and organizing seed & supplies inventory
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and government regulations regarding warehousing including those of GMP, quality & safety
• Ensure quality goals are met and execute tracking & continuous improvement of warehousing processes and OKRs
• Compliant electronic inventory control and support of inventory accounting process
• Support key CAPEX activities for maintenance and upgrade of the warehouse
• Available to work overtime including some weekends

Desired Qualifications/ traits:

• At least 2 years of experience in operating forklift(s) in a manufacturing/ warehousing company (ideally in the seed sector) mandatory
• Forklift operator certification – mandatory
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a component of physical labour
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs
• Bonus points for Practical Knowledge in electronic inventory management programs & procedures
• Good IT knowledge (MS Office package)
• High sense of urgency and ownership mindset
• Very good process thinking and analytical skills and excellent communication and cooperation skills with others
• Fluency in Written and Oral English is mandatory

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person