Warehouse Operative/Forklift Driver

AgraCity is a growing, leading-edge Canadian-owned and operated agricultural products provider offering a wide selection of affordable high-quality crop inputs including crop nutrition, crop protection and digital agronomy solutions, directly to farmers across Canada.

We have the largest selection of affordable crop protection products and the most efficient distribution and delivery systems in Canada. We source premium products from around the globe to ensure we have the highest quality product available to western Canadian farmers at the lowest prices. AgraCity prides itself on being Canada’s leading agri-solutions provider, whose profits stay in western Canada, and provide western Canadian jobs. Our local focus also protects farmers from product shortages and price uncertainty due to price and supply fluctuations.

AgraCity is looking for someone with the skills, experience and passion for this role, and looks to hire the best in the industry to join its high-performing team. We are looking for Warehouse operator for our Lloydminster location. Team members will strive to provide a positive customer experience and excellent service to the end user through safe operation and quality work. The Warehouse Operators will accountable for ensuring that their work in an industrial environment is carried out safely and efficiently each day.

Task and Responsibilities:

· Work safely in a fast-paced respectful industrial environment

· Operate a counterbalanced forklift, reach truck, or pallet jack to fulfill order selection requirements

· Receive goods into inventory while noting any discrepancies from documentation to product quantities

· Handle packaging and drum materials to load product for consumers

· Communicate openly with team members to accomplish daily load out requirements

Qualifications:

· Forklift Operator Ticket (Current)

· 2-3 years experience in an industrial environment (Ag Chemical experience will be considered an asset)

· Ability to work independently while contributing as part of a team

· Possession of current (within last 2 years) or successful completion of online Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems Training (WHMIS) within 2 weeks of start date.

· Possession of current (within last 2 years) or successful completion of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training within 2 weeks of hire date.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Requirements for Warehouse Operators:

· Ability to communicate fluently in English (Written and Oral)

· Ability to interpret instructions and accurately fulfill Bill of Lading requirements

· Ability to stand for extended periods of time

· Able to maintain a consistent physical pace throughout the day

· Ability to individually lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 85 pounds with assistance

· Compliance with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time

· Must be able to work flexible work hours depending on load out requirements

Must have a valid drivers license

· Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• forklift operator: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person