Temporary Forklift Operator
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
The pay rate for this role is $24.00 an hour. · Temporary
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- Pay
- The pay rate for this role is $24.00 an hour.
- Job type
- Temporary
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- Education
- High school diploma
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Forklift Operator
Role Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate moving, locating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power-operated equipment.
Key Results Area
Archway is growing – grow with us, too.
Archway is an organization that embraces a People First culture. We hire the best and brightest talent to serve as partners to the most recognized brands in the world. We are looking for talent to join our unstoppable team! Archway is a collaborative environment that offers diverse and challenging opportunities; development and paths to leadership, competitive pay, work-from-home flexibility, and full benefits.
Archway is committed to building a diverse workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining employees. We believe that through having a diverse workforce, we will be employing the best talent and leveraging diverse and unique skills and perspectives.
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Role Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the accurate moving, locating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power-operated equipment.
Key Results Area
- Safe and efficient operation of all power-operated equipment that requires certification
- Safe and efficient movement of the product, including loading and unloading of trucks
- Accurately pick and pack items for shipment, potentially with a forklift
- Label and prepare items for shipment
- Work with inventory control on correct product placement
- Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
- Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
- Ensure all items not required in the short term are restocked according to established procedures
- Update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) with the transactions completed
- Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery changing procedures
- Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
- Aid in cycle counting and periodic inventories
- Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, and work instructions (ISO standards where applicable)
- All other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required
- Forklift experience required
- Current forklift certification and/or the ability to become certified within 30 days is required
- Basic math and reading skills
- Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions
- Able to pay attention to details to ensure accuracy
- Strong team building skills and able to work well as part of a team
- Able to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment
- Physically able to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods of time, and able to handle heights
Archway is growing – grow with us, too.
Archway is an organization that embraces a People First culture. We hire the best and brightest talent to serve as partners to the most recognized brands in the world. We are looking for talent to join our unstoppable team! Archway is a collaborative environment that offers diverse and challenging opportunities; development and paths to leadership, competitive pay, work-from-home flexibility, and full benefits.
Archway is committed to building a diverse workforce by attracting, developing, and retaining employees. We believe that through having a diverse workforce, we will be employing the best talent and leveraging diverse and unique skills and perspectives.
Apply Now
More about this job
Responsibilities
Operate forklifts and other powered equipment to move, locate, store, pick, pack, and prepare materials for shipment. Maintain accurate warehouse records and inventory, coordinate freight pickups and deliveries, and uphold safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED, previous warehouse or manufacturing experience, and forklift experience are required; current forklift certification or the ability to obtain it within 30 days is also required. Candidates need basic math and reading skills, attention to detail, teamwork abilities, and the physical capacity to lift up to 40 pounds independently and perform warehouse tasks for extended periods.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Warehouse Operations
- Loading And Unloading
- Picking And Packing
- Shipping Preparation
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Management
- Safety Procedures
- Battery Changing
- Freight Coordination
- Attention To Detail
- Basic Math And Reading
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Full Benefits
- Work-From-Home Flexibility
- Development Opportunities
- Leadership Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Powered Equipment
- Forklift Certification
- Warehouse Operations
- Manufacturing
- Loading And Unloading
- Picking And Packing
- Shipping
- Labeling
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Cycle Counting
- Periodic Inventory
- Freight Couriers
- Safety Checklist
- Battery Changing
- Time Tracking
- ISO Standards
- Quality Standards
- Health And Safety
- Pallet Locations
- Mississauga