Posted 3 days ago
Shipping/Receiving – Forklift Operator
@ Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
St. George, New Brunswick
Overview
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator at its St. George, New Brunswick facility for its Processing Team. The role receives, stores, prepares and ships products on a continental shift rotation with day and night options. A criminal background check is required.
Responsibilities:
- Receive and verify incoming shipments against invoices
- Pick, prepare and load outgoing orders
- Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment
- Complete shipping and receiving documentation
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Requirements summary:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks
- Shipping or warehouse experience considered an asset
- Forklift certification considered an asset
- Able to work with minimal supervision
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-04
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support, Home office allowance |
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Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
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The Cooke family of companies produce some of the very freshest, sustainable seafood in the world.
Full company description
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and value to our customers in a safe and environmentally sustainable manner. The Cooke family of companies includes global aquaculture divisions under Cooke Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cooke Aquaculture Inc. as well as a Canadian aquaculture division operated by its affiliate, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Cooke Aquaculture is a vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions under Cooke Seafood USA, Inc., Icicle Seafoods, Inc., Wanchese Fish Company, Inc. and Omega Protein. Cooke Inc. has earned the #1 spot on the SeafoodSource list of Top 10 North American Seafood Suppliers and our employee loyalty helped reaffirm our place as a Platinum-winning company on the list of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.
- LinkedIn followers
- 29,520
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 461
- Reported office locations
- 40 Wellington Row, Saint John, NB E2L 3H3, CA
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Farming
- Seafood
- Other recorded names
- Cooke Aquaculture Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Fishing and farming isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. What started as an undying family passion for the sea, passed down from one generation to the next, has been transformed into a global company. Today, the Cooke family of companies produces some of the very best seafood in the world. Our mission is to be a global seafood leader driven by an innovative team that delivers superior products, service, and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Saint John, NB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1985 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 106 |
| View page |
True North Salmon, a division of Cooke Aquaculture Inc., a dynamic and growing east coast family company, with Platinum Member status in the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program has opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join the Company’s Processing Team based out of our facility located in St. George,New Brunswick.
Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, and South America. Our company’s success is driven by our dynamic, highly-skilled and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area’s economy and sense of community.
The Role
As a result of our continued growth, Cooke is seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team. This position plays an important role in ensuring products and materials are received, stored, prepared, and shipped accurately and efficiently.
This position operates on a continental shift rotation, with employees working either:
- Continental Days: 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Continental Nights: 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
The continental schedule follows a rotating pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, and 3 days off.
Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments against invoices and shipping documents
- Pick and prepare orders for shipment
- Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently
- Verify outgoing shipments for accuracy before loading
- Complete shipping and receiving documentation as required
- Safely store and handle products and materials
- Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as required
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shipping and receiving area
- Work collaboratively with production, warehouse, and transportation teams
- Follow all company safety procedures and policies
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and handling materials
- Previous shipping, receiving, warehouse, or related experience is considered an asset; on-the-job training will be provided
- Forklift certification or previous forklift experience is considered an asset
- Dependable, safety-focused, and able to work with minimal supervision
*As per company policy, a criminal background check is required.
Join our team and enjoy the benefits of full-time year-round employment with competitive rates and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and career growth.
Benefits Package
- Health Coverage: Dental, vision, and extended medical.
- Insurance: Life and disability insurance.
- Support Services: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Retirement: RRSP matching.
- Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
- Wellness: Access to wellness programs and on-site gym (where available).
- Career Development: Opportunities for growth and advancement.
- Perks: Employee discounts on company products.
- Convenience: On-site parking or parking allowance.
Why Cooke? Simple, because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future.
NOTE: The recruiter is reviewing and interviewing eligible applicants for this position as they are received. If you are interested in this posting, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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