Warehouse Operator

Job Type:

RegularThe Warehouse Operator I is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment to accurately ship, process and receive product to meet internal standards and external customer needs.

People are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in working together, speaking honestly, taking ownership, and creating value in everything we deliver. Our culture is built on collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to growing stronger together. Joining the team means being part of an environment where people support each other and take pride in making a real impact. 

At Agropur, every role exists to deliver concrete results. What matters is real impact, not the volume of activity. 

An environment that allows you to focus on what truly matters:

• Starting Rate: $22.59/hour

• $1.50hr shift differential for night shift

• Two pay increases in the first year up to $1.00

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 

• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match 

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Advancement Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Healthy work/life balance

• Shift time- 3/2/2/3 5pm to 5am Night shift

Your role in achieving results:

• Utilize forklift truck and pallet jack to load and unload product shipments as well as delivery supplies.

• Report any issues with equipment to manager or supervisor.
• Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
• Prepare, stage, load and unload trucks and containers safely and accurately.
• Match incoming raw and finished ingredient to the bill of lading.
• Match bills of lading to paper work, container numbers, and seal trucks on outgoing product.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Pick and stage orders to be shipped.
• Maintain department sanitation duties per sanitation schedule.
• Conduct inventories as needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Inspect and perform maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

What we are looking for to deliver these results:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating a forklift preferred.
• Slip Sheet Unit/ Powerlift Jack operation experience preferred.
• Pallet jack and forklift certification required; in-house training to achieve certification provided.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to positively influence other team members while providing leadership.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); interview to gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; coach and counsel others; read, understand and explain technical data.
• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.

A role for those who want to contribute to measurable and sustainable results.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.