[ref. e37835302] Forklift Driver (Part-Time)

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 and ravioli. We distribute in over 1100+ grocery stores across the US and Canada. Be the chef in your home kitchen and try PORTA today.

The Role

The candidate must be available Monday-Wednesday 12AM to 7AM.

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.
• Pallet Preparation: Arranging pallets for outbound shipment, involving re-palletization and configuration
• Deboxing Raw Material: Unpack raw materials and prepare them for processing or storage, ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
• 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.
• 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.
• Create Samples: Preparing samples for Direct Customers and tradeshows.
• 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.
• 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 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.