Forklift Operator
- Cambridge, ON, Canada
- Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Company Description VAS (Value Added Services) partners with customers as an extension of their operations, enabling them to focus on core business activities. The company provides dedicated resources to support various project areas and operational needs. Service offerings include Quality Services, Warehousing and Distribution, and Assembly and Kitting. VAS is committed to efficient, reliable support that helps customers optimize performance and productivity. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on service, safety, and continuous improvement.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Forklift Operator role located in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area. The Forklift Operator will safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products within the warehouse. Day-to-day tasks include receiving and storing materials, preparing orders for shipment, performing packing activities, and supporting inventory accuracy. The role also involves following safety procedures, maintaining equipment in good working condition, and collaborating with team members and supervisors to meet productivity and quality targets. The successful candidate will contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.
Qualifications
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Forklift Operator role located in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area. The Forklift Operator will safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products within the warehouse. Day-to-day tasks include receiving and storing materials, preparing orders for shipment, performing packing activities, and supporting inventory accuracy. The role also involves following safety procedures, maintaining equipment in good working condition, and collaborating with team members and supervisors to meet productivity and quality targets. The successful candidate will contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess skills in Forklift Operation and general Material Handling, with experience using warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
- Candidates should possess skills in Shipping & Receiving, including verifying documentation, processing incoming and outgoing goods, and supporting inventory control.
- Candidates should possess skills in Unloading and Packing, including staging, wrapping, labeling, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification, with strong awareness of warehouse safety standards and procedures.
- Ability to lift and move materials as required, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Basic numeracy and attention to detail for handling orders, counts, and documentation accurately.
- Reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience is an asset.
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Responsibilities
Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, receive, and store products. Prepare orders for shipment, pack goods, support inventory accuracy, maintain equipment, and help meet warehouse safety, productivity, and quality targets.
Requirements
Candidates need forklift operation and material-handling skills, shipping and receiving experience, and awareness of warehouse safety procedures; valid forklift certification or the ability to obtain it is required. They must be able to handle physical warehouse work, accurately manage counts and documentation, and communicate reliably; previous warehouse or logistics experience is an asset.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Material Handling
- Shipping and Receiving
- Unloading
- Packing
- Inventory Control
- Warehouse Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Order Preparation
- Documentation Verification
- Staging
- Wrapping
- Labeling
- Basic Numeracy
- Attention to Detail
- Communication
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- Logistics
- Transportation
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Forklift
- Material Handling Equipment
- Warehouse
- Shipping and Receiving
- Inventory Control
- Forklift Certification
- Warehouse Safety
- Unloading
- Packing
- Order Preparation
- Staging
- Wrapping
- Labeling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Targets
- Productivity
- Logistics
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Assembly and Kitting
- Continuous Improvement