Okanagan Beverage Company is a small business in Coldstream, BC. We are a locally owned and operated juice processing company with values rooted in sustainability, excellence, integrity, fairness and community. We take pride in partnering with local businesses and farmers to produce high quality beverages.

Overview:

This role is accountable for the safe movement of raw materials and finished goods using a forklift, ensuring accurate product handling, and adhering to the company's occupational health and safety program, food safety program, and quality standards. This position is forklift operator focused, with a requirement to work on the production floor and do order picking as required.

Main Responsibilities

Production & Warehouse Duties

Operate a forklift in a safe and responsible manner
Load and unload materials from trucks, storage areas
Stage raw materials, packaging, and finished product
Participate in the organization of inventory and warehouse functionality
Assist in the daily production, including fruit sorting, packaging, equipment setup and cleanup, and order fulfillment
Follow food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Perform basic quality control checks on raw materials and finished products
Basic equipment cleaning & maintenance
Perform or assist in routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting of the forklift
Adhere to a regular equipment inspection schedule to ensure proper operation and minimize downtime.

Documentation & Record-Keeping

Maintain accurate records of product movements, inventory changes, and equipment checklists.
Complete necessary records for shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions

Occupational Health & Safety

Comply with all OH&S requirements, including wearing required personal protective equipment and following safe job procedures.
Actively participate in safety training related to forklift operation, warehouse best practices, and food safety standards.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment with exposure to loud equipment.
Must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions.
Must be able to stand for extended periods (up to 10 hours) and perform repetitive lifting, twisting, and bending.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
May be required to work overtime based on production and shipping needs.

A fun and dynamic work environment with on-the-job training opportunities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Store discount

Experience:
Forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-15