Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Oxford, NS

Job Type: Full time/Temp to Hire Opportunity

Shift: Mondays to Sundays, 7pm-7am/7am-7pm-rotational

Wage: $20.00/hour

Job Overview

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts and related materials?handling equipment in a fast-paced food production environment. This role supports production by transporting raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished products to and from staging areas, production lines, and shipping docks while complying with food safety and GMP (Positive Manufacturing Practices) requirements

Key Responsibilities
Operate powered industrial forklifts (e.g. counterbalance, reach trucks) to load, unload, move, and stage pallets of raw materials, packaging, and finished products
Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track and record inventory movements accurately
Ensure proper rotation of stock protocols to maintain product freshness and quality
Maintain clean and organized work areas, including staging zones, aisles, and dock spaces




Support food safety compliance by adhering to regulatory standards while wearing PPE if required (hairnets, safety shoes, gloves)
Communicate promptly with supervisors and quality assurance for any product defects or process irregularities
Assist with general warehouse tasks and cross-train in other production or inventory functions as needed

Qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Forklift operator certification
Familiarity with RF scanning and WMS systems for inventory control
Solid attention to detail, ability to work with minimal supervision, and willingness to follow SOPs and food safety practices
Comfortable working in variable temperature areas-including cold/freezer zones-and able to lift up to 50?lbs regularly
Versatile availability for varying shifts including early mornings, weekends, or overtime as production requires

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