Forklift Operator - Cold Storage
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Position Title: Forklift Operator - Cold Storage Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 43165 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. The Forklift Operator / Order Picker plays a critical role in supporting the Florenceville Distribution Center operations by safely and efficiently handling materials and fulfilling orders. This role ensures product integrity, maintains safety standards, and contributes to operational excellence through adherence to established processes and performance targets. What you’ll be doing. Operate forklifts (including stand-up reach trucks) in a safe and defensive manner following “Info Link” guidelines Perform order picking and material handling tasks to meet operational targets Complete daily vehicle operator checklists to ensure equipment safety and reliability Maintain housekeeping standards and support 5S practices within the work area Follow forklift battery rotation procedures Communicate operational changes, issues, or updates with team members and supervision Complete required documentation, check sheets, and comply with standard work procedures Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols Support departmental KPIs by meeting productivity and quality targets Cross-train and perform various tasks across the department as required What you’ll need to be successful. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain) for counterbalance and reach trucks Knowledge of safe lift truck operation and proper driving procedures Experience with WMS systems and forklift operations is an asset Ability to lift approximately 20 kg Strong attendance record and commitment to reliability Good written, oral, and basic math skills Self-motivated with strong observational skills and a positive attitude Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with others Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and adapt to changing schedules Willingness to cross-train and take on different tasks as needed About the team. You will be part of the Florenceville Distribution Center team, working alongside forklift operators and warehouse associates in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The team collaborates closely to meet production and distribution goals while maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety, and product quality. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: - Starting at 26.17 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
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About McCain Foods
At McCain, we believe food plays an important role in people’s lives, with the power to bring individuals, families, and communities together.
As a privately owned family company with over 67 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 23,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $14 billion. Through our investment and innovation agenda, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
Guided by our purpose—celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food—we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change. At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. That purpose means putting agronomy at the forefront of all we do to ensure healthier soils which lead to more sustainably sourced food. It means reducing our climate impact and supporting the communities where we operate—today, tomorrow and for generations to come. 🌱🥔🍟
Connect with McCain Foods on: Instagram: @McCainGlobal Twitter: @McCainGlobal YouTube: @McCainFoodsGlobal Threads: @mccainglobal
💛 #WeAreMcCain
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Forklift Operator - Cold Storage
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Position Title: Forklift Operator - Cold Storage Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 43165 In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. The Forklift Operator / Order Picker plays a critical role in supporting the Florenceville Distribution Center operations by safely and efficiently handling materials and fulfilling orders. This role ensures product integrity, maintains safety standards, and contributes to operational excellence through adherence to established processes and performance targets. What you’ll be doing. Operate forklifts (including stand-up reach trucks) in a safe and defensive manner following “Info Link” guidelines Perform order picking and material handling tasks to meet operational targets Complete daily vehicle operator checklists to ensure equipment safety and reliability Maintain housekeeping standards and support 5S practices within the work area Follow forklift battery rotation procedures Communicate operational changes, issues, or updates with team members and supervision Complete required documentation, check sheets, and comply with standard work procedures Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety protocols Support departmental KPIs by meeting productivity and quality targets Cross-train and perform various tasks across the department as required What you’ll need to be successful. Grade 12 diploma or equivalent Forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain) for counterbalance and reach trucks Knowledge of safe lift truck operation and proper driving procedures Experience with WMS systems and forklift operations is an asset Ability to lift approximately 20 kg Strong attendance record and commitment to reliability Good written, oral, and basic math skills Self-motivated with strong observational skills and a positive attitude Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with others Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and adapt to changing schedules Willingness to cross-train and take on different tasks as needed About the team. You will be part of the Florenceville Distribution Center team, working alongside forklift operators and warehouse associates in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The team collaborates closely to meet production and distribution goals while maintaining high standards of efficiency, safety, and product quality. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package: - Starting at 26.17 CAD hourly + Bonus eligibility + Hourly Pay Differential for applicable shifts The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy. Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit details are available during the application process. Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home. McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Manufacturing Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Not the right fit? Search for Forklift Operator jobs in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick, Canada
About McCain Foods
At McCain, we believe food plays an important role in people’s lives, with the power to bring individuals, families, and communities together.
As a privately owned family company with over 67 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries, and a global team of 23,000+ people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $14 billion. Through our investment and innovation agenda, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.
Guided by our purpose—celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food—we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change. At McCain, sustainability goes to the heart of our purpose as a business. That purpose means putting agronomy at the forefront of all we do to ensure healthier soils which lead to more sustainably sourced food. It means reducing our climate impact and supporting the communities where we operate—today, tomorrow and for generations to come. 🌱🥔🍟
Connect with McCain Foods on: Instagram: @McCainGlobal Twitter: @McCainGlobal YouTube: @McCainFoodsGlobal Threads: @mccainglobal
💛 #WeAreMcCain