Forklift Operator / Order Picker
- Richmond, BC, Canada
$25 CAD / hour · Temporary
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- $25 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Temporary
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate
Job Summary:
Staffmax is working with our client and are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator / Warehouse Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience operating counterbalance and side loader forklifts, along with strong attention to detail in order picking and inventory control. This role requires a physically fit individual who can work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate counterbalance and side loader forklifts
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders accurately for shipment
- Perform inventory control using scanners and warehouse management systems
- Maintain accurate records of inventory and product movements
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures
- Must have all PPE (Steel toed Boots High Vis vest and Hard Hat
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of hazards
Qualifications:
- Proven experience operating counterbalance and side loader forklifts
- Previous warehouse or distribution experience preferred
- Experience using RF scanners and basic computer systems for inventory tracking
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs consistently
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
Working Conditions:
- Physically demanding role requiring lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
- Fast-paced warehouse environment
- Must be able to work inside and outside
Thank you to all candidates that apply we will contact only the qualified and experienced Operators for a briefing and in-person interview
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator will safely run forklifts, pick and pack orders for shipment, and keep inventory records accurate. They will also keep the work area clean and follow workplace safety rules.
Requirements
Candidates need proven experience with counterbalance and side loader forklifts, plus RF scanner and basic computer skills for inventory tracking. Warehouse experience is preferred, and the role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and strong attention to safety.
Skills
- Counterbalance forklift operation
- Order picking
- Packing and shipping preparation
- RF scanner
- Warehouse management system
- Inventory control
- Inventory record keeping
- Workplace safety
- PPE compliance
- Hazard identification
- Material handling
- Lifting up to 50 lbs
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- forklift operator
- counterbalance forklift
- side loader forklift
- order picker
- order picking
- warehouse associate
- RF scanner
- warehouse management system
- inventory control
- shipping
- receiving
- material handling
- temporary warehouse job
- PPE
- distribution
- stock picker
Tools
- forklift
- RF scanner
- warehouse management system
Languages
- English