Forklift Lead

B Crew Days 7am-7pm

Position Summary

The Forklift Lead is responsible for assisting the Warehouse Manager and/or Supervisor(s) in all areas of Warehouse Operations by providing leadership to the team, training and evaluating Warehouse processes, and maintaining the ability to provide expertise and hands-on assistance in any area of warehouse operations when required. The Forklift Lead will provide guidance and support to any specific area of responsibility and, or team as designated by the Warehouse Manager. This position reports to the Warehouse Manager and, or Supervisor(s) and handles issues occurring within the warehouse regarding processes.

Essential Functions/Key Deliverables

• Maintain familiarity with and understanding of stock levels within the warehouse daily and check the range of duties assigned for the current day.
• Provide team with necessary information and tools to effectively perform duties.
• Oversees the proper completion of work tasks and provide hands-on assistance when needed.
• Record pre-use checks in the provided system or the vehicle logbook as required.
• Check the delivered quantities and condition of the goods recording data on the receiving form accurately.
• Unload goods, packaging, raw materials and other from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places using FLT.
• Use the SAP RFID scanning system equipment correctly following set orders and assigned tasks to ensure accuracy of inventory. Coordinate to ensure RF monitors are in good working order.
• Transport materials to the production department complying with FIFO procedures.
• Select /sort packaging materials when required and assist with stock take.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of CP systems, including performing internal audits as required.
• Safely exchange fork truck gas cylinders, refill fuel tank, or replace, re-charge batteries (whichever applies).
• Ensure warehouse documentation: inbound, outbound, and other orders are recorded and held in the SAP system and other programs.
• Coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, orderly stacking of product and picking/staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of productivity.
• Coordinates and verifies required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted.
• Ensures efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment.
• Participates in establishing work schedules ensuring correct implementation.
• Must adhere to all plant GMP and BRC requirements.
• Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
• Assist Warehouse Coordinator in the day-to-day duties.

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift is required.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• A basic working knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Ability to function both independently and as part of a team; must be flexible and excited to grow with the organization.

Physical Demands

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 11-25 lbs F
Stand F
Walk F
Sit F
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O

Other Physical Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment

Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you are a current CANPACK employee, please apply through your Workday account.

CANPACK Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or not related to job requirements, unless such distinction is required by law.

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