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Forklift operator
- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Warehouse
Tasks
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Ship orders
- Pick orders and stock
- Make labels and attach to goods
- Wrap goods
- Pack and unpack goods
- Sort, crate and stack goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Organize and maintain inventory
Supervision
- No supervision responsibility
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Forklift Operator Certification
Product or manufacturing design
- Personal care items
Equipment and machinery experience
- Forklift
Vehicle and equipment experience
- Reach trucks
Area of specialization
- Shipping and receiving
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Positive attitude
- Quick learner
- Dependability
- Reliability
Screening questions
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
Other
- Use of artificial intelligence
Employment terms options
- Evening
Employment terms options
- Morning
- Overtime available
Financial benefits
- Night shift premium
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available