Forklift Operator
- Dartmouth, NS, Canada
$23 CAD / hour · Contract
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- $23 CAD / hour
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- Contract
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Join a Fast-Paced Warehouse Team! Counterbalance Forklift Operators NeededAgilus by Synergie is recruiting for several Forklift Operators in the logistics industry in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. We are currently seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced transportation and warehouse environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, safety-focused individual with proven counterbalance forklift experience who enjoys working as part of a skilled team.
If you have experience in freight handling, warehouse operations, and operating forklifts in a transportation setting, we'd love to hear from you! What's in it for you:$23.41 hourlyConsistent schedule: Day shifts, Night shifts and Weekend shifts Weekly pay + 4% vacation pay Opportunity to work in a well-established transportation operationHands-on, active role with a variety of responsibilitiesA typical day:Safely operating a counterbalance forklift to move freight throughout the warehouseLoading and unloading trailers and freight shipmentsTransporting skids and pallets to designated warehouse locationsPerforming manual material handling of packages and freight weighing up to 50 lbs.Organizing and staging freight for shipping and receivingCompleting required reports and documentation accuratelyAssisting with inventory movement and general warehouse operationsFollowing all workplace health and safety proceduresSuccessful candidates will have:3+ years of previous experience operating a counterbalance forkliftExperience working in a transportation, freight, or logistics environmentAbility to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbsAbility to successfully complete a criminal background checkAbility to stand, sit, squat, kneel, and perform physical tasks throughout the shiftCSA-approved steel-toe safety bootsAbility to successfully complete a criminal background checkReliable transportation to and from workThis posting is for an active opening. Let's connect! Please apply directly online Agilus by Synergie would like to thank all candidates for their interest in this opportunity. Due to the volume of resumes we receive; we may only be able to respond directly to those candidates being selected for an interview.We encourage you to visit agilus.ca regularly or subscribe to our email alerts at agilus.ca/Account/Register as new exciting employment opportunities become available daily.
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Responsibilities
The forklift operator at Agilus Work Solutions will safely run a counterbalance forklift to move freight, load and unload trailers, and stage pallets for shipping and receiving. The role also covers documentation, inventory movement and general warehouse tasks.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 3 years of counterbalance forklift experience and experience in a freight, transportation or logistics setting. They must lift up to 50 lbs, pass a criminal background check and wear CSA-approved steel-toe boots.
Skills
- Counterbalance forklift operation
- Freight handling
- Trailer loading and unloading
- Pallet and skid transport
- Manual material handling
- Shipping and receiving
- Inventory movement
- Warehouse operations
- Health and safety procedures
- Report and documentation completion
- Workplace safety
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 4% vacation pay
Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- forklift operator
- counterbalance forklift
- warehouse
- logistics
- freight handling
- material handling
- shipping and receiving
- trailer loading
- pallet
- transportation
- inventory
- order picker
- contract
- Dartmouth
- Nova Scotia
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
Licences and certifications
- CSA-approved steel-toe boots
Tools
- counterbalance forklift