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Forklift Operator

Ya Ya Foods13 days ago
Belleville, ON
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

About Truss Beverage Co, a subsidiary of Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations in innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

  • Build a career, not just have a job
  • Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
  • Become part of a teamwork focused culture
  • Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Warehouse Supervisor

Responsibilities

  • Safe and efficient movement of product and materials (Including loading and unloading trucks) when storing raw materials, loading skids of preformed bottles into the Depalletizer/Palletizer, and unloading of empty skids from storage bins.
  • Ensure that refrigerated raw materials are immediately delivered to the Cooler.
  • Ensure that the correct date coded skids are loaded onto trailers.
  • Complete "circle checks" on equipment and report all defects to equipment.
  • Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation.
  • Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items.
  • Performs daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure.
  • Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories.
  • Compliance with the Company's Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
  • Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Profile

  • Highschool diploma or equivalent is required
  • 2+ experience operating a forklift is preferred
  • Prior experience in plant, warehouse, or manufacturing environment is preferred
  • Foundational math literacy is required
  • Good verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
  • NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce. Where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

*this posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization*

Regular Hours Monday to Friday
40 hours weekly

About Ya Ya Foods

Food and Beverage Manufacturing
501-1000

Ya YA Foods Corp. is a dynamic beverage and liquid food manufacturer. With over 30 years experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid beverages, high acid beverages and liquid food items.

We manufacture and co-pack products for mid-size to large global multi-national companies. Today, our product lines include juices, broth, plant-based beverages, sports drinks, dairy based drinks, and smoothies. Our 13 automated production lines process more than 310 millions units every year. We are a family owned Canadian business and we instill pride in everything we do. Our operations are successfully growing, and we are looking for new talents to reinforce and develop our business.

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