Forklift Operator - Seasonal

Oxford Food Group, a member of the Bragg Group of Companies, is a family owned international business that has over 1,200 employees, eight manufacturing facilities and two large farming operations within Atlantic Canada and the United States. Oxford Food Group is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturer's of onion rings and battered appetizers.

Benefits of being an Oxford Frozen Foods Employee:

• Competitive Wages
• Annual Profit Share
• Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
• Matching Pension Plan
• Employee Housing Loan program provides a forgivable loan up to $40,000, interest free
• Vacation PLUS we offer a vacation purchase plan allowing for additional time off
• Employee Discount Program offering great discounts at various businesses and industries across Atlantic Canada
• Employee pricing on products we produce

Oxford Frozen Foods has a seasonal opportunity for a Forklift Operator, located in Oxford, NS. This position reports to the Shipping & Receiving Department Head.

Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently, operate a forklift to move, stack, and organize materials and products within the warehouse or production facility.
• Load and unload goods from trucks or storage areas, ensuring proper handling to prevent damage.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance checks on the forklift to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Report any issues or malfunctions immediately.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring that materials are stored in designated locations and pathways are clear of obstructions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
• Experience operating a Forklift
• Basic computer skills, all forklifts are equipped with an onboard computer for barcode scanning information

Desired Qualities and Abilities:

• Organizational skills with the ability to multi task
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great time management
• Possess a sense of urgency with high attention to detail
• Maintain clean work areas
• Problem solving skills
• Must be able to work rotating shifts

Oxford Frozen Foods requires all employees to have an active role in organizational sustainability initiatives including,

• Correctly divert waste to support Zero Waste initiatives
• React to green wastes (wasted energy and water, air leaks, product leaks etc.) by submitting work orders for immediate repair

If interested in learning more about Oxford Frozen Foods, visit our website www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com

For all interested applicants to the Forklift Operator position, please forward your resume with a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the above qualifications.

Applications can be made by visiting www.oxfordfrozenfoods.com/opportunity and applying through our career center.

Application Deadline: October 10 @ 5:00 pm