Canada’s leader in the production of cookies, Leclerc also manufactures sugar wafers, snack bars, breakfast cereals, crackers, and chocolates. The thriving family company currently sells its products in more than twenty countries all over the world.
Leclerc is, and has always been, on the leading edge of technology and constantly works to ensure the complete satisfaction of its customers. Together with over 900 employees, the company builds on production processes and rigorous distribution networks in order to offer the highest quality products. For more than 110 years, Leclerc has successfully balanced innovation, freshness, and good taste, pleasing customers of all ages.
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, the Forklift Driver is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, stage and count product and materials. The individual is also responsible to maintain a product, material, ingredient flow for the production lines, according to specifications of the production schedule. S/He is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Will use industrial motorized equipment to move raw, in-process and finished goods to appropriate locations. This position also involves managing and monitoring stock to best serve our customers, and housekeeping tasks, and promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred;
Valid driver’s license (class 1) and have a good driving history;
2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing environment preferred);
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
Demonstrate the ability to certify and maintain certification on a forklift or other industrial power equipment;
Previous experience with ERP systems preferred;
Able to operate hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scissor lift, pallet jack, hand truck;
Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft office, hand-held scanners and printers;
Ability to lift, lower, carry product up to a maximum of 50 pounds by hand;
Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; can work for 10-12hrs a day;
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
Ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.
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