Forklift Operator (Afternoons)

Job Description

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet. Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond! Come join our sweet team as a Forklift Operator (Afternoon Shift)! **Why You'll Love Working Here:** - Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid) - RRSP Matching Program - 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation - Anniversary Paid Day Off - Personal Development/Education Fund - Fitness Reimbursement - Safety Shoe Reimbursement - Employee Referral Bonus - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions. - Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives. - Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected. - Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment. **Job Type:** Permanent, Full-time **Hours (Afternoons):** 6:00pm - 3:00am (flexibility as needed), Monday - Friday, Weekends as needed **Work Location:** Onsite (Milton, ON) **Hourly Rate:** $25.87 **What You'll Be Doing:** - Execute the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with accuracy and discipline. - Complete timely and precise inventory accounting. - Participate in scheduled inventory counts, ensuring accuracy; deviations reported to the Inventory Coordinator. - Immediately escalate any system issues to the Inventory team. - Monitor and care for equipment used in data collection to minimize damage and downtime. - Pick packaging accurately according to daily requirements (AM picks for PM production, PM picks for AM production). - Put away finished goods in the freezer, documenting identification and location accurately. - Return and document leftover packaging. - Put away and pull partial pallets for packaging as required. - Communicate with Shift Leaders to stage materials, ensuring constant flow of production with minimal interruptions. - Apply Lean principles by identifying and escalating opportunities to reduce waste, improve workflow, and enhance efficiency. - Maintain all necessary skills, certifications, and training to provide safe and efficient service. - Participate in re-familiarization and/or recertification as required, including safe equipment operation and safety inspections. - Support production management and employees when needed, contributing to cross-functional teamwork. - Maintain clean and organized work areas, using 5S principles (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain). - Other tasks as assigned. **What We're Looking For:** - High School Diploma or equivalent. - 5+ years of Forklift Operator experience, specifically Crown High Reach and Counterbalance. - Valid Crown High Reach Forklift License. - Valid certifications for all lift vehicles. - Strong attention to detail. - Collaborative work style. - Excellent communication skills. **Bonus Points If You Have:** - Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery experience. - Strong BRC (or similar GFSI) knowledge or experience. - Strong knowledge of WHMIS, Chemical Handling, HACCP, GMP, OHSA and regulatory requirements. In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team (HR@chudleighs.com). Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.