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Production Forklift Operator (Portage la Prairie, MB)
Simplot
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Apply now » Production Forklift Operator (Portage la Prairie, MB) Simplot Canada (II) Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Simplot Company. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution. Summary This job is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise. Key Responsibilities + Must be able to successfully complete Forklift Certification training. + Must complete paperwork and data entry in a timely and efficient manner. Paperwork must be thorough and legible. + Monitors line flow conditions, including frozen waste, retail product, food safety issues, and safety hazards. Communicates problems and/or changes to appropriate personnel in packaging, QA, process, and supervision. + Responsible for monitoring length and making necessary grading screen changes and/or adjustments. + Controls blending of bulk product to ensure a continuous level of line flow, to reduce bulk inventory and meet quality specifications. + Must be able to complete major and minor adjustments on all tote room and grading deck equipment and maintain equipment in a manner conducive to efficient operating conditions. + Performs all major clean-up responsibilities and procedures. + Performs all functions of re-work duties, assists in out-of-grade and machine breakdown situations. + Must be able to navigate, read, understand, and enter data, in Manufacturing Management Suite [MMS] and various Distributed Control Systems [DCS]. + Ensures no injury to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. + Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style conducive with operational goals. + Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge. + Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures. + Conducts oneself in a professional manner and ensures appearance meets the standards necessary to represent the company while performing the job function. + Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational and divisional standards. Typical Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Relevant Experience 1+ years related experience and/or training Qualifications + Must be able to read, understand, and communicate in a manner to successfully perform the job duties. + Must be able to perform basic math operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ranges, and averages. + Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. + Must demonstrate basic computer skills. + Must be able to maneuver in close quarters and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks on a regular basis. + Must have considerable manual dexterity with both hands. + Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. + Must be able to work in extreme environments including cold, heat, and noise. + Must be able to stand on hard surfaces (concrete floors) for long periods of time. + Must be able to work with chemicals in a limited area. + Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision. + Must have an acceptable safety record. + Must have an acceptable attendance record. + Must be able to work well with all personnel. Other Information Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes. Job Requisition ID: 27689 Travel Required : Location(s): GF Plant - Portage la Prairie Country : Canada _ Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status._ If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.