Job Description

If you are looking for a challenging position with Canada's leading bottled water company, here's your chance to join our team!
BlueTriton Brands is committed to conducting our business in a way that is sustainable, both in terms of our packaging and the natural resources we use. We're focused on advancing our commitment to health and hydration by providing access to safe, clean water.
BlueTriton Brands consists of five business units: Corporate, Commercial, Supply Chain, Technical & Production and ReadyRefresh. Whichever one of these areas you choose to join, you'll find yourself collaborating with a highly talented team on work that's challenging, engaging and incredibly rewarding. You'll be an essential element of our success: trusted, empowered and supported to make a lasting impact on the very future of our business. It's a chance to use your knowledge, skills and experience to shine brightly and achieve your ambitions - all while delivering healthy hydration to millions of customers.
BlueTriton Brands is proud to offer our employees the following benefits:
$25.66 hourly starting wage
$1.25 night shift premium
Competitive health benefits which include, medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability
Career opportunity advancements
Paid vacation & sick time
Up to 6% employer contribution to the Group Retirement Savings Program
Benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following hire date
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We are currently seeking a Material Handler/Forklift Operator to join our team. This role works 12 hour shifts, monthly rotating days and night shift.
5:50 am - 6:05pm, 5:50pm - 6:05am
Major Responsibilities:
Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment
Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed
Complete and maintain quality, inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Monitor and track equipment downtime, equipment output and other key metrics
Meet or exceed performance goals, including pallets/labor hour, line loading and truck turn time - Interact with production and warehouse team members, quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency
Cross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Secondary school diploma or equivalent
Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record, ideally in a fast-paced forklift environment
Prior exposure to manufacturing desired, preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
Solid computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software, SAP preferred
Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast-paced forklift environment
Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
Solid problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to move/lift 50 lbs various times over a 12-hour shift, basic math and reading skills
Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
Legally eligible to work in Canada
BlueTriton Brands' position in the Canadian bottled water market is unmatched. More than half of domestic spring water products sold in Canada are produced by BlueTriton Brands, including the leading domestic natural spring water brand - Pure Life. We're passionate about creating shared value for society in all kinds of ways: from providing careers and benefits to communities where we operate to environmental stewardship - most notably responsible water management, lightweight packaging and advancing recycling in our communities.
As a valuable part of our team, you'll receive a competitive total rewards package that may include healthcare benefits, retirement savings benefits and paid time off - something that will provide you with the support you need to thrive both inside and outside of work. It's not just the work that you'll find fulfilling here though. As you build a career with us, you'll receive exactly the kind of benefits you'd expect from a leading name in healthy hydration. The only question is, what elements will help you succeed at our organization?
BlueTriton Brands is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. BlueTriton Brands will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.