Forklift Driver - 2Nd Shift Receiving

Leclerc is a family business with 116 years of experience, tradition and know-how passed down from people with heart. Thanks to our 1,200 employees in eight plants in Canada and the United States, we are constantly innovating to exceed the expectations of both small and large appetites.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, stage and count product and materials. The individual is also responsible to maintain a product, material, ingredient flow for the production lines, according to specifications of the production schedule. S/He is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Will use industrial motorized equipment to move raw, in-process and finished goods to appropriate locations. This position also involves managing and monitoring stock to best serve our customers, and housekeeping tasks, and promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Maintain inventory levels to ensure that the production department have material to meet their production needs;
• Load and unload material, ingredients, products from automated or manned storage units
• Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards
• Prepares production needs (raw materials and packaging) according to the production schedule;
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures;
• Ensure that all transactions are recorded in computer-based system by scanning products and materials accurately;
• Report and replace any defective item prior to packing;
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained;
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift for same day or next day production (packaging material, raw material, etc.);
• Inform his immediate superior any problems or potential process improvements;
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods;
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into appropriate production work areas;
• Ensure proper stock rotation – FIFO;
• May prepare customer orders ensuring the accuracy of the products and their quantities;
• Actively participate in 6S and continuous improvement projects;
• Provide support to various activities of the warehouse;

• Develops training related to their field of expertise and trains the workforce appropriately.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred;
• Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; can work for 10-12hrs a day;
• Demonstrate the ability to certify and maintain certification on a forklift or other industrial power equipment;
• Able to operate hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scissor lift, pallet jack, hand truck;
• Ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
• Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
• Have a good driving history;
• This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.
• Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft office, hand-held scanners and printers;
• 2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing environment preferred);
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
• Previous experience with ERP systems preferred;

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to lift from floor to waist 55 lbs. 33% of the time.
• Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 54 lbs.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 55 lbs 33% of the time.

Working at Leclerc is :

• Embrace high velocity technology
• Benefit from a comprehensive benefits program
• Earn a competitive salary
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