Job Title: Forklift (Shipping and Receiving)
Location: Wheatley, Ontario Canada
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Pay Range: $24.00–$26.00/hour + $1.00/hour Afternoon Shift Premium
Shift Schedule: Afternoon Shift | Monday–Saturday | 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM (During peak season, shifts may extend up to 3:00 AM.)
Job Summary
A leading seafood processing and distribution company is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator (Shipping & Receiving) to support warehouse operations in a refrigerated environment. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, shift premium, and long-term stability for candidates with forklift and warehouse experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate an electric sit-down forklift to safely load, unload, transport, and store products throughout the warehouse.
- Receive inbound shipments and verify product quantities, quality, and documentation.
- Maintain cold-chain integrity by transferring products promptly to refrigerated or freezer storage.
- Pick, stage, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment using pick tickets.
- Use RF scanners, barcode scanners, and warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and process shipments.
- Perform cycle counts and maintain accurate inventory records.
- Prepare shipping documentation, including bills of lading, shipping labels, and delivery paperwork.
- Load outbound trucks safely while ensuring proper weight distribution and secure packaging.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary warehouse while following food safety and workplace safety procedures.
- Report damaged or incorrect products and assist with inventory control activities.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of warehouse, shipping & receiving, or distribution experience.
- Minimum 1 year of electric sit-down forklift experience.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and barcode scanners.
- Ability to safely load and unload trailers using a forklift.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable working in a refrigerated warehouse (35°F–40°F / 2°C–4°C).
- Willingness to work overtime during peak production periods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in food manufacturing, seafood processing, refrigerated warehouses, or cold storage facilities.
- Knowledge of shipping documentation, inventory control, and warehouse best practices.
- Familiarity with seafood products and product dating is an asset.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is an asset but not required.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay: $24.00–$26.00/hour
- Afternoon Shift Premium: Additional $1.00/hour
- Permanent, Direct Hire opportunity
- Overtime available during peak production periods
Schedule
- Afternoon Shift
- Monday–Saturday
- 3:30 PM – 11:00 PM
- During peak season, shifts may extend until 3:00 AM
An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
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Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
