Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving

Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. was founded in 1995 and is a private company that has built strong B2B partnerships, markets, and high-quality product offerings. From the beginning, Orca Specialty Foods has placed a high value on integrity and responsibility. Today, the company continues to be driven by these values and a commitment to continuous improvement in order to deliver highest-quality smoked and value-added seafood products globally.

**Position Summary:**Orca Specialty Foods Ltd. is seeking a Forklift Operator – Shipping & Receiving to support our warehouse, shipping, receiving, and material-handling operations. Reporting to the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient movement, loading, unloading, storage, and handling of products and materials.

Main Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move products and materials within the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift and other material-handling equipment.
• Move, stack, and store products and materials in designated warehouse, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Retrieve products and materials as required for shipping, production, and warehouse operations.
• Assemble orders and prepare pallets, including packing, wrapping, and labelling.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing products and materials for quantity and condition.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and preparing outgoing shipments.
• Assist with inventory counts and stock organization.
• Maintain safe and organized warehouse, cooler, freezer, and shipping/receiving areas.
• Communicate with truck drivers regarding deliveries and pickups.
• Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and safe material-handling practices.
• Perform other related material-handling and warehouse duties as required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid forklift certification.
• Previous hands-on forklift operating experience required.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience is an asset.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely and competently.
• No specific educational credential required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in wet, cold, cooler, and freezer environments.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience is an asset.

**Forklift Practical Assessment:**Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a brief practical forklift assessment to demonstrate their ability to operate a forklift safely and competently as part of the selection process.

Terms of Employment: Work Location: Unit #4 – 17350 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time |* Vacancies:* 1 | Wage: $23.00/hour |* Hours:* 40 hours/week

Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits available after the applicable eligibility period.

Language of Work: English |* Start Date:* As soon as possible |* Closing Date:* Until Filled

**Application Details:**Please submit your resume, cover letter, contact information for three related-work references, and copies of relevant credentials/current licences. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Address your application to:

Human Resources Manager Orca Specialty Foods Ltd.

Email: [email protected] Unit #4 – 17350 56 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3S 1C3

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a brief practical forklift assessment to demonstrate their ability to operate a forklift safely and competently as part of the selection process. Are you willing to take the assessment ?

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person