Forklift Operator
- London, ON, Canada
$22 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract
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- $22 CAD / hour
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Original job description
On-Call Forklift Operator and Air Cargo Handler – London, ON – $22/hour
Our client in London, ON is seeking experienced Forklift Operators / Freight Handlers for casual, on-call assignments supporting air cargo operations.
What's in it for you?
- $22/hour
- Casual, on-call shifts based on operational needs
- Primarily overnight and early morning shifts, with occasional day and evening shifts
- Opportunity for additional shifts during busy seasons
- Weekly pay cheques including 4% vacation pay
Job Details:
- MUST HAVE valid forklift certification AND previous hands-on forklift operating experience.
- Operate forklifts to move, load, unload and position air cargo and freight.
- Assist with moving freight around aircraft during loading and unloading operations.
- Handle and transport materials safely and efficiently.
- Follow all workplace safety procedures and instructions when working around aircraft.
- Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, freight handling or logistics experience considered an asset.
- MUST be available for last-minute calls, including overnight shifts, weekends and early morning start times (as early as 4:00 a.m.).
- This is an on-call position with no guaranteed hours. Shifts are scheduled based on incoming flights and operational requirements.
Attendance, punctuality and reliability are key to your long-term success with this company. Serious applicants only.
Please apply today, those selected to move on to the next steps will be contacted.
To view our current openings, please visit our website:
https://www.expresspros.ca/ca-ontario-london/job-seekers/job-openings
Why work for Express?
Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in North America. Our London office has been in operation for over 40 years and we are dedicated to improving the quality of life in our community. We push for higher wages and consistently pay above the living wage in London. When you work with Express, you get paid weekly and have access to free services and online training. Express has a full team of employment specialists at the ready to answer all your questions! Call us today at 519-672-7620.
Express Employment Professionals is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. We continuously work to create a safe environment for our community, in which you can feel valued and supported. Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator at Express Employment Professionals will operate forklifts to move, load, unload and position air cargo and freight around aircraft. The role also involves handling and transporting materials safely while following workplace safety procedures.
Requirements
Candidates need valid forklift certification and previous hands-on forklift operating experience. Warehouse, shipping, receiving, freight or logistics experience is an asset, and applicants must be available for last-minute overnight, weekend and early morning calls.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift certification
- Material handling
- Freight handling
- Air cargo handling
- Loading and unloading
- Load positioning
- Warehouse operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Workplace safety
- Aircraft ground safety
- Logistics
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 4% vacation pay
- Free services and online training
Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- forklift operator
- forklift
- freight handler
- air cargo
- cargo handling
- material handling
- warehouse
- shipping and receiving
- logistics
- aircraft loading
- unloading
- on-call
- casual
- overnight shift
- London Ontario
- staffing
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Generous paid time off
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Forklift certification
Tools
- forklift