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forklift operator

Posted on April 07, 2026 by Employer details Apple Valley Foods Inc

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Job details

  • Location Kentville, NSB4N 3V7
  • Work location On site
  • Salary23.05 hourly / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Day, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
  • vacancies 8 vacancies
  • Source Job Bank #3546502

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Noisy
  • Wet/damp

Work setting

  • Warehouse
  • Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
  • Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
  • Pick orders and stock
  • Make labels and attach to goods
  • Wrap goods
  • Sort, crate and stack goods
  • Transport and distribute materials and goods
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Organize inventories using computerized inventory control systems

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Energetic
  • Hardworking
  • Positive attitude
  • Quick learner
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized
  • Flexibility

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

  • Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
  • other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-04-28

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Job market information

forklift operator NOC 75101 Annapolis Valley Region
Median wage Help -
19.50 $/hour

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