Freezer Order Picker - Forklift Shift

Position: Freezer Order Picker - Forklift - 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm Shift
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Freezer Forklift Order Picker to join our warehouse operations team. This role involves operating a forklift in a freezer environment (approximately
-20°C) to pick, stage, and move product accurately and efficiently.

This is a physically demanding role requiring comfort working in cold conditions and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift equipment (Order Picker / Reach / Counterbalance as required) in a freezer environment.
• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately using RF scanner or pick sheets
• Safely load, unload, move, stack, and stage products
• Perform inventory checks and report discrepancies
• Wrap pallets and prepare shipments for outbound distribution
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the freezer area
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and report any mechanical issues
• Meet daily productivity and accuracy targets

Requirements
Work Environment

• Freezer temperature: -20°C

• Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs

• Prolonged standing, walking, and operating machinery

• Must wear freezer PPE (thermal suit, gloves, etc.)

Qualifications & Requirements

• Valid forklift certification (Order Picker required; Reach/Counterbalance an asset)

• Minimum 1 year experience operating forklift equipment in a warehouse setting

• Experience working in freezer or cold storage environments preferred

• Comfortable working in -20°C conditions for extended periods

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Basic computer skills (RF scanner experience preferred)

• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures

• CSA-approved safety shoes required

Benefits
What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay

• Temp-to-perm opportunity

• Stable, long-term work

• Supportive team environment

Requirements
Material Handling / Order picking would be required as the tasks would include, but not limited to:
• Loading and unloading boxes, Shipping Receiving
• Material handling and sorting, comfortable to lift 50 pounds
• Sorting boxes accurately and efficiently
• Order processing and fulfillment
• Performing general warehouse duties as requested
• The ideal candidate will be able to
• Lift, carry, push, and pull packages, and materials of up to 50 pounds in weight
• Read labels and charts
• Experience in using Order picker, and RF scanning systems is an asset.
• Work safely to complete assigned tasks
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is an asset