Position Title: Forklift Operator - Cold Storage
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 42759
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
McCain Foods (Canada) is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our Warehouse facility in Grand Falls, NB. Please note, this position is physically demanding and requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, on a 4-on 4-off basis (2 days, 2 nights). This position operates in a fast-paced, dynamic, and noisy environment that demands a high level of alertness and adaptability. The role involves regular walking, standing, bending, and lifting items up to 35 to 40lbs. Applicants should be comfortable working amid substantial sensory input and able to maintain focus and productivity during extended shifts. The ideal candidate will be dependable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and possess the ability to work safely and efficiently as part of a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
What you’ll be doing.
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Pick up and store pallets coming from production.
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To break other operators for scheduled breaks or as required.
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Maintain an acceptable level of cleanliness in their assigned area.
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Follow GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices)
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Advise supervision of any safety issues including misuse of lift trucks, within their work environment.
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Load trailers at shipping on sanitation days.
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Actively look for ways to improve safety.
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Actively look for ways to improve overall Cold Storage operation.
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Work with WMS.
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All other duties as assigned by Warehouse Supervisor.
What you’ll need to be successful.
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Basic computer skills would be an asset.
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Ability to work well with warehouse supervision and production employees.
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Team player with excellent attendance.
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Must have good mathematical skills and complete production forms accurately and neatly.
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Demonstrate continuous initiative and involvement.
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Highly motivated, observant with good initiative and a positive attitude.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs.
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Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
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Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate “safety first” on a continual basis.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.
Compensation Package: - Starting at 23.25 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to the Collective Agreement, country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Manufacturing
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
