Forklift Driver / Material Handler

PORTA is an authentic Italian manufacturer of artisanal, ready-to-cook frozen meals. We produce restaurant-quality dishes using only the finest Italian and locally-sourced ingredients, traditional recipes and a very simple cooking process that takes less than 15-minutes. We want to make every home cook feel like a chef and we do that by making it easier to access, order and cook the best that Italy has to offer right in your home. PORTA currently offers a range of frozen pizzas, pasta kits, raviolis, and desserts. We distribute Direct-to-Consumer through a meal subscription at http://www.eatporta.com and are also available in over 200 stores in Ontario, Canada. Be the chef in your home kitchen and try PORTA today.

The Role
Material Handler / Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Forklift and Material Handling Operator to join the PORTA Team! The successful candidate will be responsible for handling, arranging, and organizing materials and products within our facility, including driving a Forklift, managing the pallet freezer, de-boxing raw materials, receiving and shipping. 

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Arranging and Placing Finished Products: Utilize a forklift to arrange and place finished products on racks in the pallet freezer according to company standards and procedures.
• Organize Pallet Freezer: Ensure the pallet freezer is well-organized and maintained to optimize storage space and facilitate easy access to products.
• Receiving and Shipping: Manage incoming and outgoing shipments, including loading, and unloading materials and products from trucks using the forklift. Verify quantities and quality of shipments and update records as necessary.
• Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment: Maintain cleanliness in the holding cooler. Ensuring to keep a clean working environment by adhering to waste management and recycling guidelines.
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of inventory levels in the pallet freezer and holding cooler and report any discrepancies or low stock levels to the supervisor.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to coordinate material handling tasks and ensure efficient workflow.
• Other duties as assigned
  

About You:

• Proven experience operating forklifts and other material handling equipment in a warehouse or production environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects, sometimes over extended periods.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and regulations related to forklift operation and material handling.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and record-keeping.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (pallet freezer and holding cooler).
  

Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification
• Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment is an asset
  

PORTA is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. Our people are our business and we celebrate our differences, encourage a breadth of perspectives, and offer equal opportunity for all employees to join and excel at our company. PORTA gladly provides accommodations to candidates if necessary, so please send us an email if you would like us to do that for you: thivyaa@eatporta.com.

Last updated on May 28, 2024