What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Cavendish Farms and Careers?
What We Offer:
- Night shift and Weekend premiums
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefits package
- RRSP retirement plan
- Plant bonus potential
- Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Operate forklift transport product to freezer and to load trucks with product. Complete paperwork for inventory and shipments.
Monitor and record information gathered from equipment checks and ensure effective utilization of Statistical Process Control (SPC) on the process line. Effective and accurate use of (JDE) through transfer, scanning, issuing and confirmation of product as it moves throughout inventory.
Respond to Company or Vendor product requirements ensuring a uniform high-quality product.
Follow all load protocols as required by customer, monitor carrier temperature compliance to precool and set point requirements. Ensure product and pallet integrity is maintained and product temperature requirements are met during shipping process.
To maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and also assist other personnel as needed to maintain the same conditions in the shipping area. To keep Supervisor informed of daily issues relating to the efficient operation mechanical systems. To attend and participate in meetings, training and continuing education programs internally or externally as deemed appropriate by management.
Perform daily activities in safe manner as directed by Lead/Manager ensuring all processes all done correctly and accurately
- Safety mindset
- High attention to detail
- Able to work outside in Cold Storage for extended periods of time
- Able to do physical work
- Able to lift 50 lbs