About the role
Position Summary
The
Industrial
Forklift Operator
- is responsible for
- unloading and loading all inbound and outbound products, along with moving,
- locating , relocating, stacking, and counting product within and throughout the warehouse.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
Inspect the technical condition of the
Forklift
- and other handling equipment before starting work to
- determine
- the need for repairs to safely
- operate
- machinery.
Record pre-use checks in the provided system or the vehicle logbook as
required
.
Report any faults and/or breakdowns of the
Forklift
Lead
.
Check the delivered quantities and condition of the goods recording data on the receiving form accurately
.
Unload goods, packaging, raw materials and
other
from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places using FLT
.
Complete orders for distribution, work to quality standards and provided
instructions.
Ensure each product pallet is secured for transit and
labelled correctly .
Load goods or other materials onto the truck for transportation
in accordance with
work security regulations/instructions
using forklift .
Move stock/goods using
- forklift
- throughout the
- warehouse according to instructions.
Use the SAP RFID scanning system equipment correctly following set orders and assigned tasks to ensure accuracy of inventory.
Coordinate to ensure RF monitors are in good working order.
Transport materials to the production department
complying with
FIFO procedures
- .
- Operate low-lift pallet truck whenever there is a need for
- loading
e.g.
sea containers
.
Clean fork-Lift-Trucks and other handling equipment
in accordance with
ISO and BRC standards
.
Responsible for general warehouse duties when the forklift is not
required
. This will include general housekeeping, etc. within the warehouse and surrounding grounds
.
Select /sort packaging materials when
required
and
assist
with stock take .
Assist
with the implementation and maintenance of CP systems, including performing internal audits as
required .
Safely exchange fork truck gas cylinders, refill fuel tank, or replace, re-charge batteries (whichever applies)
.
Must adhere to all plant GMP
and BRC requirements.
Perform any other duty
reasonable
corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- Engineering or Technical Degree preferred.
- Must have 2 or more
- years
- forklift experience - preferred propane,
- gas,
- or diesel experience.
Ability
- to
- operate
- a forklift is
- required .
- Ability to read and write English.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- A basic working knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, SAP.
- Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.
Physical Demands
- N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
- O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs /day)
- F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs /day)
- C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs /day)
- Lift/ Carry 10
- lbs or less F
- 11-25 lbs F
- Push/Pull 10 lbs or
- less F 11-25 lbs F
Stand
F
Walk
F
Sit
F
Manually
Manipulate O
Reach
Outward O
Reach Above
Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or
Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
- Ability to work in an environment that can become
- very hot
- (temperature) depending on the weather.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your
Workday account
.
CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.