Forklift Operator

The core responsibilities of this role include: Case-picking by hand up to 35lbs. approx. 60% of the day; operating MHE including Electric Pallet Jack and Reach Truck approx. 40%.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Sunday, Monday & Thursday 11pm-7am

Pay: 23.50 per hour

Additional Incentives: +1.25 shift incentive for 3^rd

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: A minimum of 6 months operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) forklift or Reach Truck

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Core Benefits - Full Time Associates

·         Associates are eligible for a standard offering of medical and dental coverage and standard Long-Term Disability option

·         Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

·         Short-term disability

Optional benefits you may choose:

·         Retirement: DCPP, RRSP and TFSA savings plans

·         Optional life, AD&D insurance, critical illness (including dependent coverage) is available and may be subject to evidence of insurability (EOI)

 In addition, Full Time associates can also receive the following benefits subject to eligibility rules:

·         Paid Time Off (PTO)

·         Paid holidays

·         Education reimbursement program (HR site administered)

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Role Purpose:

Responsible for operating powered equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product. Responsible for checking all inbound and outbound products. Ensures products are free of damage and infestation, product code dates are properly recorded and products match customer requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.