Refrigerator forklift operator

Nortera Foods Inc.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Bedford is seeking a Refrigerated Forklift Driver to manage pallet operations in a cold environment. The role includes ensuring efficient movement of products and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates have forklift experience and a strong commitment to safety. The position offers a competitive hourly salary, weekly pay, and various employee benefits including bonuses and group insurance.

Benefits

Weekly salary

Overtime possibilities

Bonus programs

Group insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Experience driving a forklift is required.
• Ability to keep a low margin of error under pressure.
• Concern for health and safety at work.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Transport pallets of finished products to storage or shipping areas.
• Check the quality of pallets and report anomalies.
• Keep work area clean and safe.
• Collaborate with packaging and logistics teams.

Skills

Forklift driving experience

Health and safety awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Refrigerated forklift driver

The Bedford factory is located in Estrie

Hourly salary of $23.99 ($22.74 +$1.25 evening bonus)

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

The North American reference for ready-to-cook vegetables, we do everything we can to contribute to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

WHY CHOOSE NORTERA?

• Salary paid weekly;
• Possibilities for overtime;
• Bonus and bonus programs;
• 13 public holidays and days for illness or family obligations;
• Group insurance program and access to telemedicine;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (PAEF);
• Possibility of contributing to an RRSP with employer contribution;
• Recognition program;
• Activities organized by the company;
• Reimbursement for tuition fees and physical activity;
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company!

The palletizer forklift driver is responsible for ensuring the feeding, proper functioning and evacuation of pallets of finished products leaving the packaging line.

YOUR DAILY ROLE:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, while respecting quality, productivity and health and safety standards.
• Remove full pallets of finished products and transport them to storage or shipping areas.
• Check the quality of the pallets and report any anomalies (breakage, poor stacking, damaged products).
• Keep your work area clean and safe.
• Collaborate with operators in the packaging department and the logistics team to ensure efficient workflow.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Have experience driving a forklift;
• Be able to work with a low margin of error, to work following pre-established procedures and to work under pressure;
• Have a concern for health and safety at work;
• Sense of initiative and teamwork;
• Be able to work in a cold environment, minus 20 degrees.

We need people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

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