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forklift operator

Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Shipper Receiver (Forklift Operator)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Employer details TreeHouse Foods

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Employee Type:Full timeLocation:ON Richmond HillJob Type:Supply Chain LogisticsJob Posting Title:Shipper/Receiver (Forklift Operator) About Us:TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future . What You Gain:Competitive compensation and benefits programEnrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programsPaid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunitiesAn inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of peopleLeaders who are invested in supporting your career growthOpportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to yourteam through our employee recognition programs Job Description:About Protenergy Natural Foods:Protenergy Natural Foods Corp. is a rapidly growing and profitable mid-size company specializing in the manufacturing of aseptically packaged natural food and beverage products. Founded in 2004 by industry veterans who recognized an opportunity to bring innovative technologies to the food production industry, the company has a strong track record of growth. Our parent company, Treehouse Foods of Oak Brook, Illinois, is a food manufacturer servicing primarily the retail grocery and food service distribution channels, and is one of the largest private label food manufacturers in the United States.Our Environment:Protenergy Natural Foods maintains a 24 hour 7 days per week continental shift rotational environment. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7am to 7:30pm (days) or 7:00pm to 7:30am (nights). We maintain a 2-3 rotation, where in fourteen calendar days you will work a total of seven where every other weekend is a long weekendPosition Summary:Protenergy Natural Foods Corp, a fully integrated manufacturer of natural food and beverage products has an immediate opening for a Shipper & Receiver position at its Richmond Hill facility. Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, this position requires the incumbent to work 12 hours' continental shifts with the flexibility to work on either day and night shifts.Shift: DayLicense:Counterbalance, BendiMust have experience with PIV equipmentKey Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:Operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count materialsMaintain accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the forkliftInspect forklifts on a daily basis and report changes or concerns to the Production Team LeaderUnloading inbound shipments safely and moving product to storage locationsEfficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areasEnsuring inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; reporting quality variances where applicableKeeping appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.Assisting in physical inventoriesEnsuring proper stock rotationCreate Bill of Lading as requiredInspect trailers, raw materials and finished goods for defective products and/or ingredientsCollaborate with external warehouses to organize product returns and inbound transfersParticipate in shift changeover meetings as requiredResponsible for maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work areaEnsure that operations are conducted in a manner that promotes safetyComply with OSHA and MSDS StandardsMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma or equivalent experience requiredCompletion of a forklift training certificate1 year of experience on a counterbalance forklift3-5 yea