Team Member - Forklift Operator

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p>Reporting to the Site Leader, Operations Leader, and the Shipping &amp; Receiving Team Leader, the Team Member - Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a Raymond Reach Forklift in a safe and efficient manner within a food manufacturing environment.</p> <p>In this position, you will work in a team environment led by a Team Leader. You will support your Team Leader by demonstrating and practicing teamwork every day and respecting all your fellow Team Members.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Operates Raymond Reach and/or Counter Balance trucks to transport, stage, load/unload finished products/raw materials onto and off trailers.</li> <li>Picking orders using the Raymond Reach truck and an RF scanner gun.</li> <li>Operates pallet wrapping machines.</li> <li>Works in a safe manner and follows all GMP&rsquo;s, Safe Operating Procedures, and Health and Safety Policies as outlined by FGF at all times.</li> <li>Ensures Operations Management System (OMS) procedures are being followed (entering inventory into the operating system).</li> <li>Responsible for daily inventory control.</li> <li>Reports food safety/quality problems to the Quality Assurance team.</li> <li>Performs lift truck daily inspection as per standard operating procedures.</li> <li>Ensures the flow of Finished Goods and packaging material is smooth during production on the floor.</li> <li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li><strong>Must have a valid (Raymond Reach/Counterbalance) forklift operator license from a recognized training provider.</strong></li> <li>1 year of Reach and Counter Balance Forklift experience working in a manufacturing environment (food/bakery experience is desirable).</li> <li>RF scanning experience.</li> <li>Ability to work in a freezer environment.</li> <li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or distraction.</li> <li>Accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to detect the presence of a quality issue.</li> <li>Good communication skills (Paperwork and documentation are part of the job responsibilities).</li> <li>Must be punctual and flexible to work days, afternoons, nights &amp; weekends if needed.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?</strong><strong><u><br /></u></strong><u><br /></u>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>mindset that encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out-of-the-box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</p> <p>"In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>