Blue Water Storage is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team for the upcoming season! This position is full time, seasonal for September and October. Blue Water Storage receives apples 7 days a week during this time period, with flexible shifts between 8am-8pm.
Responsibilities
- Loading/unloading flatbed trucks and tractor trailers
- Moving apple bins in and out of cold storage
- Scanning bins
- Stacking bins up to 8 high
- Troubleshooting equipment
- Lifting CHEP pallets into place if needed
Needed Abilities
- Minimum 3 years experience operating a forklift (propane or electric)
- Ability to lift at least 35kg
- Mechanically inclined
- Interactive communication
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Positive approach to problem solving
- Ability to shift between tasks quickly and efficiently
Conditions of Employment
- Valid G license
- Valid forklift training certificate (preferred)
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain necessary certifications
- Reliable transportation to/from work
How To Apply
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply through this job posting! You can learn more about Blue Mountain Fruit Company at: https://bluemountainfruitcompany.com/
About Us
Located in Thornbury, Ontario, Blue Water Storage receives and stores thousands of bins of apples from orchards across the province to be packed at Blue Mountain Fruit Company. We use innovative technology throughout our packing and storage facilities to ensure high-quality apples reach our customers’ hands.
Vacancy
This job fufills an existing vacancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Thornbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Forklift: 3 years (required)
- Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
