Posted 12 days ago
FORKLIFT OPERATOR - PRODUCTION
@ SOPREMA
Tillsonburg, Ontario
Overview
SOPREMA is hiring a forklift operator for its production warehouse in Tillsonburg. The role unloads and arranges finished product, runs pre-startup inspections, and backs up receiving, shipping and the production line. Permanent, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at $24.91 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Unload and arrange finished product in the warehouse
- Operate forklift safely and perform pre-startup inspections
- Carry out weekly physical inventory and product rotation
- Support receiving, shipping and production line as backup operator
- Train peers and suggest safety and production improvements
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- 3 to 5 years of experience
- Forklift experience (asset)
- Handheld scanner and tablet use
- Hazardous materials training (asset)
- AS/400 / GPAO software (asset)
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-25
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-26
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-26
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan |
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SOPREMA
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Strasbourg |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 45 |
JOB DETAILS
EDUCATION
High School Degree
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Permanent
WORK LOCATION
172 Vienna Road, Tillsonburg
WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
3 to 5 years
RATE
$24,91
START DATE
As soon as possible
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER
💊 Flexible benefit plan
💰 Competitive pension plan
🩺 Telemedicine service
🎄 Paid time off during the holidays
🍵 Friendly work environment
💃🏼 Profit-sharing
🏡 Work-life balance
🧠 Well-at-Work Certification – Level 3
⚡ Free access to electric vehicle charging stations
Under the supervision of the Production Manager / Team Leader, the candidate will be required to perform tasks related to the disposal of the finished product at the appropriate locations in the warehouse.
THE CHALLENGES WE HAVE FOR YOU
- Unload finished product from the production line in a timely manner, without creating a bottleneck;
- Classify, identify, arrange finished products in appropriate locations in the warehouse;
- Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner;
- Do pre-startup inspections on the forklift to ensure safe operation of the machine;
- Properly dock the forklift at the end of the shift and connect the charging cables to the battery;
- Learn how certain segments of the production line work;
- Support the production line during production start-up and changeovers;
- Carry out the weekly physical inventory of finished products and ensure their rotation;
- Participate and provide necessary training to peers in order to perform the work as required;
- Ensure that workplaces meet the company's standards of cleanliness and safety;
- Suggest any measures aimed at improving production activities and occupational health/safety.
- Support the receiving department in the reception of raw materials ranging from chemical totes, paper coils, etc;
- Support the shipping department in loading trucks with finished products if necessary;
- Support the unloader for rail cars by working as a backup operator to unload chemicals from trains / trucks into the tanks;
- Work as a backup operator on the production line based on production priorities if necessary;
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the management.
THE SKILLS WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Your Education :
- High school degree
Your Knowledge :
- Driving a forklift (Asset);
- Use of handheld scanners and tablets to scan part labels;
- Training in handling hazardous materials (an asset);
- GPAO software: AS/400 (an asset);
- Basic computing skills;
- Experience in a manufacturing plant (asset);
- Health and Safety Standards.
- Ability to consult and understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Your Skills And Attitudes :
- Autonomy;
- Organizational skills;
- Analytical mindset and attention to detail;
- Good flexibility and adaptability;
- Proficiency with computer system;
- Team spirit / Team Player;
The Work Conditions :
- Handling of hazardous products;
- Mandatory use of a cartridge respirator, gloves, and coveralls depending on the work area;
- Mandatory use of safety glasses, earplugs, and safety boots at all times.
- Wearing contact lenses is prohibited.
Your Physical Requirements :
- Physical strength required (occasional handling of heavy loads);
- Good general physical condition (work is done sitting / standing up most of the time).
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