Forklift Operator

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Who we are:

Founded in 1989 and built on a reputation of trust and dependability, Puresource distributes natural products to over 3,000 independent and national retailers across Canada from three warehouses in Alberta, BC and Ontario. With over 3,400 natural & organic wellness products to choose from, we deliver full-service solutions to support brands to grow their business in Canada. Puresource is proud to be your dedicated Canadian partner in the natural products channel.

Our mission is to provide Canadians with natural products to optimize their health. To do this, we support our brands and retail customers with market leadership and exceptional customer service. The measure of our success is built on the growth of our partners and dedicated teams that create great customer experiences every day.

Existing Vacancy:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Title:

Forklift Operator

Location:

Calgary, AB

Shift:

Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3 pm

Pay:

Starting rate – $19/hr

Scope for the position:

• Prepares (pick and pack) customer orders accurately for same day/next day shipping
• Product replenishment & put away of incoming products
• Ensuring total customer satisfaction and meeting on time delivery
• Responsible for food safety within their scope of work

Basic function of the position:

• Prepares (pick and pack) orders from pick/ship and or invoice list as directed by shift supervisor. Helps with, replenishing, put-away, shipping and inventory control duties.
• Replenish and stock shelves in order fulfilment area. Maintaining Inventory Accuracy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Picks customer orders – When Assigned

• Ensure order picked with accuracy while using hand scanners or provided equipment.
• Follows procedures outlined in shipping work instructions for “special customers”
• Performs necessary material handling equipment checks each morning and report machine deficiencies as required
• Packs order for protection while in transit. Palletises orders for shipping
• Manually wrapping of skids of various sizes for transportation, to ensure protection in transit
• Loading trailers with various sizes and weights of customer order skids with pallet jack or electric walkie pallet jack
• Completes required shipping paperwork
• Records the appropriate information on provided packing control sheets
• Operate machinery with safety as highest priority. Cleans and organises packing area

Product Replenishment – When Assigned

• Unloads and loads trucks as necessary
• Ensures product is dealt with as per Quality System Procedures. Follow work instructions.
• Inspects goods for non-compliance “lot, expiry, damage “
• Maintains that stock is rotated appropriately (FIFO) to ensure fresh product is being shipped.
• Maintains overstock locations to ensure product can be picked efficiently.
• Stocks product in storage area. Keeps receiving area clean and free of debris
• Maintains a teamwork atmosphere among shipping associates
• Work overtime as needed to complete tasks

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required qualifications, education, experience, training, skills, background, certifications:

• Grade 12 diploma (OSSD)
• 1-2 years of previous experience in a similar environment is considered an asset
• Previous experience with material handling equipment is considered an asset
• In-house/Internal certification and experience working with an Order Picker Machine.
• Some heavy lifting required
• Have the ability to multi-task in a fast and ever-changing environment
• Able to bend, kneel, reach, stand and walk for entire shift
• Able to lift up to 50 LBS on a consistent basis
• Excellent attention to detail

How to apply:

Qualified candidates can submit their resumes through Indeed or by email to jobs@puresource.ca. Please note, emails need to have the Job Title (Forklift Operator) in the subject line.

Our Human Resources Team will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Please be advised that due to the high volume of applications, only candidates that have been selected for next steps will be contacted.

Accommodation & Equal Opportunity:

Puresource complies with applicable human rights legislation and provides accommodation during the recruitment process where required by law. Applicants requiring accommodation may contact Human Resources at jobs@puresource.ca during the requirement process.

Use of Artificial Intelligence:

Puresource does not use Artificial Intelligence to make hiring decisions. Where automated tools provided by third-party job platforms are used, they are limited to confirming basic eligibility requirements only.

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For more information about our company, visit https://www.puresource.ca/ or https://nowfoods.ca/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Calgary, AB T2C 0J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Order picker: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person