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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