Warehouse Worker

Compensation: $23/hour


Job Summary
This $23/hour warehouse role involves picking and staging orders, operating a stand-up counterbalance forklift, and working safely in a cold/freezer environment while following all Food Safety, HACCP, and workplace safety requirements. The role requires lifting 50–70+ lbs., and weekend availability may be required.


***A 4:00 AM start time is mandatory, so candidates must be reliable and consistently able to arrive on time and ready to work.****


Responsibilities

  • Pick and stage orders accurately and efficiently in a cold/freezer environment.
  • Operate an electric stand-up counterbalance forklift safely in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
  • Follow all health and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE in cold storage areas.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse areas.
  • Provide assistance in maintaining workplace safety, including being a certified First Aid responder on shift.
  • Ensure that any equipment being used is safe to operate at all times.
  • Ability to follow directions.
  • Comply with all Food Safety and HACCP regulations.
  • Ability to be available to work weekends as needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Standup electric counterbalance forklift certificate required.
  • Occupational First Aid Certificate is an asset (OFA Level 1).
  • 1+ year warehouse related experience (food processing, cold environment production) an asset.
  • Completion of High School, Post-Secondary an asset.
  • Trained in WHMIS, Health and Safety, Food Safety, HACCP.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced work environment with superior attention to safe work methods.
  • Physically able to lift (50 to 70 + lbs.), stand, walk, bend, twist, stoop, squat, repetitively for the duration of the shift.
  • Can identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.

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