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Forklift Operator

Surrey, BC
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Competitive wage
Shift Premium of $0.75 for afternoon Shift
Extended health and dental coverage (after completion of probationary period)

About the role

Central City Brewers and Distillers is a craft brewery in the business of developing and selling international award-winning premium craft beer and high-quality distilled spirits brewed without compromise. Based in Surrey, British Columbia, CCBD was voted Canada Best Brewery of the Year in 2010 and 2012. Its Red Racer brand has become a cult icon among craft beer enthusiasts throughout North America. Founded in 2003 as a brewpub and liquor store in downtown Surrey, CCBD celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2013 with the grand opening of a brand new, 68,000 sq. ft. brewery and distillery on Bridgeview Drive. In 2019 we opened a 40,000 sq. ft. storage facility with approximately 2000 barrels of whiskey ageing in this facility. We are proud of being a local-Canadian Brewery that is currently expanding. In 2021 the company completed installation of a new canning line designated for contract manufacturing.

JOB SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift and reach truck to load/unload production materials and finished goods from warehouse racking into a 53’ trailer and reports directly to Shipping and Receiving Department. This position reports directly to the Supply Chain Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate a forklift / reach truck to pick orders from warehouse racking
  • Load 53' trailers / 5-ton truck with pallets of product
  • Unload 53' trailers / 5-ton truck of pallets of packaging materials / ingredients
  • Put-away pallets of finished goods into the appropriate bin locations of the warehouse racking using pallet runner and scanner gun
  • Transfer pallets of materials / finished goods between buildings using a forklift
  • Organizing pallets of materials / finished goods / dunnage around the production area, the plant loading docks, and the co-packing / warehouse facility
  • Physical clean-up / recycling / cardboard compacting / tidying work in and around both buildings.
  • Other warehousing / shipping & receiving / co-packing duties as directed by the supervisor or shift-supervisor
  • Use scanner gun to pick orders/ move orders/ transfer orders between buildings.
  • Conduct regular cycle count as directed by the supervisor/ manager.

QUALIFICATIONS/DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

  • Min. 3 years’ experience operating forklifts or reach trucks in a swift yet safe manner with a clean accident / product damage record
  • Min. 2 years’ experience in a warehouse environment using a WMS system, picking / putting-away / loading deliveries using guns
  • Active sit-down forklift ticket
  • Active narrow-aisle reach truck ticket is an asset but not require
  • Scanner Gun experience
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Valid Class 1 driver's license is an asset
  • Responsible, motivated, peppy, with a can-do attitude and collaborates well in a team

WHAT YOU RECEIVE

  • Competitive wage
  • Shift Premium of $0.75 for afternoon Shift
  • Extended health and dental coverage (after completion of probationary period)
  • On-Site Parking
  • Amazing work environment

About Central City Brewers and Distillers

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Central City Brewers + Distillers is a brewery and distillery producing craft beer, cider, spirits and ready-to-drink beverages. The company began in 2003 as a small brewpub in central Surrey, BC, and has built itself up to be one of the top craft breweries in Canada with its line of Red Racer beers and many seasonal and specialty releases. The brewery boasts many awards including medals in the World Beer Cup and BC Beer Awards, and won Brewery of the Year at the Canadian Brewing Awards in 2010 & 2012.