Forklift Operator Jobs

The Company

BioSteel is leading the wave of healthy sports drinks in the market. We are not just talking about a ‘better for you’ product, but rather one that redefines sports drinks. BioSteel is unmatched in the market and is proud to be raising the bar on consumer expectations of sports drinks and has become the #1 purchased product in professional sports.

Our employees come from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table, working together to continue our incredible momentum of growth. If you are interested in building global challenger brands, scaling a business, and working in a values-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity

The Forklift Operator performs tasks associated with moving goods from one place to another on loading docks or in the warehouse. The operator might be required to load trucks, unload trucks or be asked to supply work areas with products or remove finished goods to a warehouse storage area. The forklift operator is responsible for inspecting the lifts before use and participating in training sessions for license renewal. This position is a 3rd shift position working Monday through Friday from 11 pm to 7:30 am. This position pays $18.00 with shift differentials.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in physical inventories
• Create a Bill of Lading as required
• Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count materials
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Unloading inbound shipments safely and moving products to storage locations
• Comply with safety standards
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
• Maintain accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift
• Collaborate with external warehouses to organize product returns and inbound transfers
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage; reporting quality variances where applicable
• Other duties as assigned
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, neat and orderly work area
• Inspect trailers, raw materials and finished goods for defective products and/or ingredients
• Ensure that operations are conducted in a manner that promotes safety
• Ensure proper stock rotation

Experience

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills preferred
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices preferred
• A commitment to a strong health and safety culture
• 3 years manufacturing-related experience preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• A commitment to a strong quality culture
• Completion of a forklift training certificate required
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment required

Other Details

This is a 3rd shift, full-time role based out of our Verona, Virginia manufacturing facility.

BioSteel is a North American beverage brand committed to delivering premium Clean. Healthy. Hydration.™ to consumers and athletes across the globe. Each BioSteel ready-to-drink sports drink has zero sugar and comes in an eco-friendly Tetra Pak filled with premium ingredients, natural flavors and electrolytes needed to support physical activity. Perfect for everyone from health and environmentally conscious consumers to world class athletes, BioSteel hydration products are currently readily available across North America, globally with select retail partners, and direct to consumers online through www.biosteel.com.

BioSteel is a subsidiary of Canopy Growth. At BioSteel and Canopy Growth, we recognize that employees are at the core of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes inclusiveness, collaboration, and diversity. Canopy Growth and BioSteel welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. The chosen applicant will be required to successfully complete background and reference checks.