Forklift Operator
About The Position
At Sure Cold, our success begins with our people. That is why we invest heavily in training, development, and retention to ensure that we find and maintain the best fit for our company. We are working in a state-of-the-art facility with innovative systems to ensure that we can always meet and exceed the expectations of our customers. When it comes to warehousing technologies, Sure Cold is an industry leader. We pride ourselves on our company culture where safety is instilled at the core; we’re progressive, evolving daily, and promote transparency within our organization. Most importantly we truly enjoy our work and the environment that we work in! We provide custom chilled storage for commodities requiring temperature specific conditions. We specialize in the storage, handling, and global distribution of chilled products including seafood and groceries. Our strategic location in Surrey, B.C. is within 20km of the Canada/US border, the YVR Airport, and all major freeways which allows us to seamlessly handle all of our customers’ needs.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Forklift certification and demonstrated ability to operate material handling equipment
- Ability to work in a cold environment (2° to 3° Celsius)
- Experience in a warehouse environment and shipping and receiving
- Experience loading and unloading trailers
- Ability to safely perform repetitive heavy lifting of 50lbs
- Valid drivers license and good driving record
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to work independently and take direction
- Basic mathematical skills
- A positive team attitude – ability to work as a team and independently
- Computer literacy, including working skills of excel and email
- Good organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills
Responsibilities
- Prepare receiving dock to accept incoming product and oversee the secure and accurate loading and unloading of deliveries
- Prepare materials for shipment
- Match incoming and outgoing product with purchase orders
- Verify product expiration codes
- Perform quality audits of the condition of shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off as well inspecting product to ensure saleable condition with acceptable code dating
- Report any discrepancies to immediate supervisor
- Operate a forklift or electric pallet jack in a safe manner to relocate product
- Maintain a safe work environment and contribute to our safety culture
- Lift cases of product and/or stock merchandise according to documented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Follow all current SOPs
- Process all required paperwork and maintain adequate records for reporting and tracking
- Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required
- Sort and distribute incoming shipments
- Ensure shipments contain proper documentation and if there are multiple items per shipment, ensure item lists are complete
- Problem solve for any cases of missing documents, shipments, and deliveries
- Perform other duties as required
Benefits
- Extended benefits including health, dental, and vision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
