Seasonal-Forklift Operator

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.
• Work a rotating shift schedule (morning, afternoon and graveyard shifts)

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
• Solid understanding of production machinery / forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene etc. preferred.

Education and Experience :

• High School Certification
• 3-5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experienced in SAP

Working Conditions :

• Physical -Continuously standing or walking. Regular requirements to lift / handle / carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Visual / Sensory -This position requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment - Work and environment are very repetitive.
• Mental Stress - There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

Refresco is an inclusive employer dedicated to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants needs under the respective provincial human rights codes throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please advise the Recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation will be address confidentially.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.