Forklift Operator
- Winnipeg, MB, Canada
$21 CAD / hour · Temporary
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- $21 CAD / hour
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Original job description
Forklift Operator
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Pay: $20/hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM/3.30PM-12:00AM
Job Type: Ongoing Contract
Employer: Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting (on behalf of our client)
About the Opportunity:
Staffmax is currently hiring a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator for our client, a leading agricultural chemical distribution company. This is an ongoing contract opportunity with consistent daytime hours, ideal for candidates seeking long-term stability in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities:
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Operate forklifts to load, unload, and move products safely and efficiently
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Handle agricultural chemical products in accordance with safety regulations and company procedures
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Perform daily equipment inspections and report any maintenance issues
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Accurately pick, pack, and stage orders for shipment
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Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
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Assist with inventory control, including cycle counts and stock rotation
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Follow all workplace safety standards, including proper handling of hazardous materials
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Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily operational targets
Qualifications & Requirements:
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Valid forklift certification (required)
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Previous forklift and warehouse experience (required)
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Comfortable working with agricultural or chemical products (training provided)
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift
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Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay at $21/hour
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Steady, full-time hours with no weekend work
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Ongoing contract with long-term potential
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Opportunity to work with a well-established industry leader
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Support from the Staffmax team throughout your assignment
If you’re a certified forklift operator looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable company, we want to hear from you. Apply today through Staffmax!
More about this job
Responsibilities
The forklift operator at Staffmax's client will load, move and pick agricultural chemical products safely in a warehouse, and keep equipment checked and the space organized. The work also includes inventory counts and following strict hazardous materials rules.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid forklift certification and prior forklift and warehouse experience. They should be safety-focused, detail-oriented, able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the whole shift.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Forklift certification
- Warehouse operations
- Order picking
- Order packing
- Shipping and staging
- Inventory control
- Cycle counting
- Stock rotation
- Equipment inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Workplace safety
- Agricultural chemical handling
- Material handling
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Steady, full-time hours
- Ongoing contract with long-term potential
- Support from the Staffmax team
- Training provided
Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Transportation
Keywords
- forklift operator
- forklift
- warehouse
- order picking
- order packing
- inventory control
- cycle counts
- stock rotation
- hazardous materials
- agricultural chemicals
- material handling
- shipping
- receiving
- equipment inspection
- warehouse safety
- WHMIS
- chemical distribution
- temporary contract
- Winnipeg
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
Licences and certifications
- Forklift certification
Tools
- forklift