Job Description: We are currently recruiting for full-time individuals who are detail orientated, organized, a team player who is self-motivated to fill the position of contract Forklift Operator on the Warehouse team based out of our Oliver, BC Production Facility. The Role: The role of a Forklift Operator is to support production with timely delivery of required packaging materials, maintain inventory control and accurate picking of orders for distribution. • Safe Operation of Warehouse allocated Counterbalanced Forklifts. • Storage & Delivery of required production materials to bottling lines. • Transportation and storage of finished products within Warehouse / Distribution Centre. • Operation of Automated Palletizer (finished goods from production lines). • Operation of Automated De-Palletizer (bulk glass to the production line). • Assist with freight receiving and loading as necessary. • Stock rotation and inventory control. • Order Picking & Put-Away. • Perform other duties as assigned by management. Job Requirements: • High School Diploma or Equivalent required. • Valid Forklift Operator Certificate. • Strong commitment to quality with attention to detail. • Candidate must be hands on, dependable, and self-starting. • Good problem solving abilities along with basic logistic skills required. • Teamwork and customer service skills. • Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends (this position is a targeted 4 days per week at 10 hours per day Monday to Thursday. 2 weeks are AM shift from 5am to 3pm, followed by 2 weeks on PM shift from 3pm to 1am the following morning, and rotating in 2 week allotments following). • Ability to learn and operate production support equipment – palletizers/de-palletizers. • Knowledge of safe warehouse practices, including safe materials handling skills. • Ability to achieve and maintain valid Forklift certification. • Knowledge of basic inventory control principles and procedures. (FEFO: First Expired, First Out). • Ability to understand and perform mathematic calculations. • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. • Maintain an organized workplace. • First aid is an asset but not required. • Ability to lift 55 lbs (25 KG). • Ability to work with an automated inventory control program (training will be provided). Working Conditions & Environment: • This position is located in a beverage/food manufacturing plant. • Exposed to moving machinery, such as forklifts and production equipment. • Exposed to loud noise from moving forklifts and production equipment, requires wearing hearing protection. • Requires wearing company uniform, with company provided hairnet/beard net, and CSA approved foot ware). • Requires flexibility with schedule, including break times and working extended hours when needed. • Lifting: Up to 55 lbs (25 KG). • Standing/Walking (Continuously) standing on variable surfaces throughout entire shift. Climbing (Occasionally) in and around equipment. • Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling: (Occasionally) to as low as ground level while cleaning. • Repetitive use of hand/grasping: (Occasionally) light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product. • Reaching above shoulder height (Occasionally) light to forceful manipulating/grasping of product or product coverings. We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs. Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford. We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine. We own and operate 164 Wine Rack retail stores in Ontario and sell wine kits and products for winemaking through our RJS Craft Winemaking business.
