Forklift – Shipper/Receiver

at Advantage Personnel
Brampton, Ontario L7A 2H3, Canada • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time

Description

Title : Forklift – Shipper/Receiver

Location: Brampton, ON

Wage: $28.00 – $32.00/ hr.

Shift: Straight Shifts

DAYS: 6:00 am – 2:00pm

AFTERNOONS: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

NIGHTS: 10:00 pm – 6:00 am

Shifts Available: Sunday to Saturday (flexibility required)

Fantastic opportunity to work for an industry-leading food manufacturing company located in Brampton and is looking to onboard experienced Shipper/Receivers with Reach and Counterbalance forklift experience for their warehouse operations.

Successful candidates are hands-on, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Applicants must be comfortable working in temperature-controlled areas, including freezer and cooler environments.

Job Duties:

• Load and offload incoming and outgoing shipments using Reach and Counterbalance forklifts

• Receive, store, and rotate food products following FIFO procedures

• Pick and stage orders accurately for customer shipments in accordance with food safety standards

• Process shipping, receiving, and inventory documentation accurately as per GMP guidelines

• Record shortages, damaged goods, and shipment discrepancies

• Conduct inventory counts and assist with stock reconciliation

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards within warehouse and cooler/freezer areas

• Assist with general warehouse duties as required

• Work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Job Requirements:

• Valid Reach and Counterbalance forklift certification (Walkie certification is an asset). No inhouse certifications

• Minimum 2 years of verifiable forklift operating experience

• Previous shipping/receiving preferred

• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety practices is an asset

• Flexible to work weekends and various shifts as required

• Basic computer skills with the ability to read and write in English

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Comfortable working in cooler and freezer environments (jackets and gloves provided)

• Must be able to successfully complete a background check

Those selected will be tested on the forklifts for skill.

We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for a future vacancy.