Seasonal Forklift Operator

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would YOU put our drinks on every table?

Key Accountabilities:

The following are essential duties and responsibilities for this position:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Responsible to adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or SQF requirements.
• Operate forklifts and/or related machinery in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• To conduct trailer inspections, load full good trailers and off load Port–o-Pets.
• To clean the shipping area as required including mopping the PIT area, 18” perimeter, empting the garbage’s, empting the cardboard bins and all other cleaning duties as assigned by Lead-hands.
• Relieve on the production lines for breaks as per relief schedule and line operator requirements.
• Bring to management’s attention, any hazardous condition that could cause an accident or an unsafe working condition.
• Report to management any incidents, accidents or near misses suffered during the work shift.
• To participate in, when requested, hazard assessments and analysis.
• To bring to the attention of management and or Inventory Control, any discrepancies in inventory accuracy in the inventory management system SAP.
• Active in assisting the site to continuously improve efficiency, performance, and reducing down time and waste.
• Promote enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitudes and team based behaviors.
• Commit to successfully achieving the goals and objectives of the team, the department and the company.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Must be able to work shift rotations (AM and PM)

Skills/Qualifications:

• Valid Forklift certification.
• Approximately 3+ years in a fast moving packaged goods environment, beverage production experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written

Seasonal Rate: $

A Career with Refresco

Refresco Beverages Canada, Inc. offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits for permanent employees , which include:

• Extended Health Care/Dental/Vision
• Disability
• Basic Life Insurance / Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Group Retirement: RRSP, DPSP or Pension Plan
• Paid Company holidays (11 to 12 days), plus vacation, and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Safety Equipment allowances
• Years of Service Awards
• Discount programs / Group Perks

Join Refresco TODAY and enjoy a rewarding CAREER!

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