Position Title: Forklift Operator 

Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Summerside 

Requisition ID: 38089 

For over 100 years, McCain Produce Inc., a private family-owned company and an industry leader in quality, has delivered top-quality potatoes across the globe satisfying cravings for one of the world's most popular vegetables. This foundation plus its association with its parent company - McCain Foods Limited - provides McCain Produce with an unrivalled global reach. The end result: McCain Produce customers enjoy "best practice" benefits unmatched by few others in the industry. From selling table potatoes to providing top quality inputs to our grower partners, McCain Produce is truly an agricultural leader in the potato industry.

We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator at our Summerside, PEI fresh potato packing plant. This is a Full time seasonal hourly position, approximately Mid-September- August annually. This position reports to the Packing Shed Manager, McCain Produce & Fertilizer PEI.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading palletized products, loading packaging required to operate production lines and other rotational duties throughout the site.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to follow All Safety Policy and Procedures as outlined by the Company
• Drive in a defensive manner to prevent product damage or injury
• Responsible for charging the forklift battery
• Read and understand Purchase Order load sheets to load product on trucks
• Remove completed pallets from the line, wrap and put into storage area
• Perform all other duties/tasks as assigned by Manager
• Communicate any changes, issues, etc. to other operators. Must maintain all required documentation and check sheets
• Various production tasks may be assigned as required
• Complete vehicle operator's checklist for lift truck to ensure lift truck is safe
• Participate in team meetings, as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

• Must be able to obtain forklift operator’s certificate
• Knowledge of lift trucks and proper driving procedures
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision, and get along well with others
• Must be self-motivated, observant and have excellent attention to detail.
• Have good initiative and a positive attitude
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Lifting is required, approximately 50 lbs
• Team player with excellent attendance
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment adapting to and embracing change as it occurs
• Must possess a good safety record and demonstrate "safety first" on a continual basis

OTHER INFORMATION

• Able to work weekends and evenings when required

Compensation Package: $19-21/ Hour

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. 

Job Family: Manufacturing; Agriculture      
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Location(s): CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Summerside
CA - Canada : Alberta : Calgary
CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
CA - Canada : Alberta : Edmonton
CA - Canada : Alberta : Grand Prarie
CA - Canada : Alberta : Lethbridge
CA - Canada : Alberta : Red Deer
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CA - Canada : British Columbia : Kamloops
CA - Canada : British Columbia : Kelowna
CA - Canada : British Columbia : Richmond
CA - Canada : British Columbia : Surrey
CA - Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver
CA - Canada : British Columbia : Victoria
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Carberry
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Portage la Prairie
CA - Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg
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CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Fredericton
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Grand Falls
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Hartland
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Moncton
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Saint John
CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Somerville
CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Clarenville
CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Corner Brook
CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : Marystown
CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : St. Anthony
CA - Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : St. John's
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CA - Canada : Prince Edward Island : Kinkora
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