Job Description

Pure Hothouse Foods, marketed under the Pure Flavor® brand, is a family of greenhouse vegetable growers who share a commitment to bringing A Life of Pure Flavor™ to communities everywhere. Our passion for sustainable greenhouse growing, strong support for our retail & foodservice customers, and focus on engaging consumers is built on a foundation drawn from generations of growing expertise. We are the next generation of vegetable growers, inspired to put quality, flavor, and customers first by providing greenhouse-grown vegetables from our farms that are strategically located throughout North America.

With a dedicated, energetic and highly skilled workforce, we believe our employees make the difference. We offer our employees the opportunity to advance their careers in our progressive, vibrant organization.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift or other hand truck activities, to stage, count, sort, wrap finished product and move shipments of product and packaging material
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment, place shipment on designated truck for delivery to customer
• Communicate frequently with Shipping Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
• Maintain a clean work area; remove empty and damage pallets, wood, and plastic
• Accurately complete paperwork and maintain records
• Load and unload goods using a forklift or manual hand jack occasionally
• Report all equipment and mechanical issues to the Warehouse Manager
• Present a professional and respectful manner with customers, vendors, and growers, customer service skills

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Current CDL Driver License and a clean driver abstract, required
• Minimum three (3) years' experience CDL driving, preferred
• Knowledge of regulations governing truck transportation, including record-keeping requirements
• Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures
• Minimum two (2) years’ forklift experience required; Forklift Certification preferred
• Excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgment
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to operate a manual hand jack and a forklift
• Proficient in English communication; oral, written, and reading
• Steel-toed shoes are required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; must be flexible
• Work inside an enclosed vehicle while driving and exposed to varying outdoor conditions and weather while loading and unloading a truck.
• The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to driving conditions, packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation during loading and unloading
• The position involves lifting regularly up to 50-pounds and the ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
• Exposure to fluctuating and extreme temperature changes that can be seen in a refrigerated environment that range from 45-55°F or in a greenhouse from 90-100°F

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, submit your resume to Pure Flavor today!

Pure Flavor is committed to providing an accessible and barrier-free environment for all individuals, including candidates and employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable accessibility and accommodation legislation, including the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in Canada and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact our Human Resources department.

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