Warehouse - Forklift Operator (Afternoon Shift)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager and is responsible for supplying the necessary materials and/or product to the molding/printing departments. They will put away finished product that comes out of the Molding and Printing departments, placing them into the designated area according to the warehouse footprint.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

Ensure accuracy of all scanning transactions in the LX system, as well as physical movement of product throughout the warehouse

Pick orders as requested

Load trucks as requested

Provide support for the inventory control and/or QC department as per supervisor’s request

Follow directions provided when putting together customer orders to ensure orders are organized and put together as per customer specifications, build up skids for shipment if required

Fulfill all HACCP requirements and report any critical control point non- conformances

Work and act in a safe manner, obeying all company safety rules and regulations

Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor

Store all finished and unfinished product in their appropriate warehouse location

Properly maintain forklift/reach truck and ensure daily vehicle checks are conducted and Check sheets are appropriately logged

Gather, weigh, log transfer and load all scrap as required

Organize and consolidate skids to ensure Warehouse efficiency (the same product together in one place)

Ensure the Warehouse is maintained in an orderly fashion, completing housekeeping responsibilities as required

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Educational Requirements: Grade 12 education or equivalent Minimum Experience/Field: Three years Forklift experience in a fast paced Production/Manufacturing environment Licenses/Permits Required: Must be a licensed Forklift operator(both Reach and Counterbalance) Communication Skills: must have good command of the English language both verbal and written Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Must be able to perform basic mathematical skills

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible

Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions

Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results

Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Polytainers is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Polytainers is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. Polytainers is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.