Forklift Operator
- Windsor, ON, Canada
Up to $22 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- Up to $22 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- At least 1 year of experience in warehouse management, with the related certification
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are seeking a dynamic and driven candidate interested in joining a fast-growing global automotive company.
The Forklift Operator plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient and safe handling of materials within a manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for the accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of products, contributing directly to the smooth operation of the supply chain. The Warehouse Operator will operate forklifts and other power equipment to move heavy materials, ensuring that inventory is organized and accessible. Attention to safety protocols and operational procedures is paramount to prevent accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards. Ultimately, this role supports production schedules and customer satisfaction by maintaining timely and accurate warehouse operations.
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklift equipment safely and efficiently (counterbalance, propane)
- Support sequencing and material flow for production requirements
- Load and unload trailers, verify quantities, and inspect loads
- Move materials between storage zones, docks, sequencing areas, and repack stations
- Follow FIFO and inventory rotation procedures
- Assist with repacking and label verification as needed
- Complete daily forklift inspection sheets
- Maintain 5S and clean work areas
- Follow traffic flow signage, pedestrian boardwalks, and safety protocols
- Identify, tag, and segregate non‑conforming material
- Communicate issues to supervisors, quality, or team leads
To be a qualified candidate, you must meet the following:
- At least 1 year of experience in warehouse management, with the related certification
- Valid forklift operation qualification certificate
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of warehouse safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Key to being successful in this role:
- Experience working in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory software
- Additional certifications related to material handling or safety training.
- Basic mechanical skills for minor equipment maintenance.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with team members and supervisors.
Why work for Minth? Here are the advantages of working at Minth.
- International development platform
- Dynamic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
- Competitive compensation package
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of power equipment to move materials and maintain organized inventory within a manufacturing warehouse. This role ensures accurate receipt, storage, and dispatch of products while adhering to safety protocols and production schedules.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least one year of warehouse experience and a valid forklift operation certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Material handling
- Warehouse management
- Inventory rotation
- FIFO
- 5S
- Safety protocols
- Load inspection
- Production sequencing
- WMS
- Mechanical skills
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Equipment maintenance
Benefits
- International development platform
- Dynamic and efficient team
- All-round personal improvement
- Personalized humanistic care
- Diversified working atmosphere
- Modern office setting
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Warehouse management
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Inventory
- FIFO
- 5S
- WMS
- Counterbalance
- Propane forklift
- Material handling
- Safety standards
- Production
- Supply chain
- Mechanical maintenance