Forklift Operator

Located in Oxford, NS
Application Deadline: May 2, 2025
Estimated Start Date: Immediate Need

This position will include Shift Work.

Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd, 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 Frozen Foods Ltd, is the world's largest provider of Wild Blueberries, North America's largest producers of premium, frozen carrots and one of Canada's premier manufacturers 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, 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 at various businesses and industries.
• Employee pricing on products we produce.

Position Scope:

Oxford Frozen Foods is recruiting for Forklift Operators in Production Operations, Shipping, and Warehouse locations in Oxford NS.

Successful candidates will complete a Forklift Operator assessment to determine the operators' skills and abilities and then be properly placed in the current vacancies that match their skillset.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience operating a Forklift is not a requirement but would be considered an asset.

Desired Qualities and Abilities:

• Follow all policies and procedures and work in a safe manner
• Organizational skills with the ability to multi task
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Good Time management
• Security minded
• Must be able to work rotating shifts
• Must be able to work with products including but not limited to onions and wheat

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

For all interested applicants in 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.