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Forklift operator

  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Français
  • Heures de travail: 41 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

  • Lumber/forestry industry
  • Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

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
  • Pack and unpack goods
  • Sort, crate and stack goods
  • Store cargo and materials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Forklift Operator Certification

Type of product

  • Industrial supplies

Vehicle and equipment experience

  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
  • Pallet lifters

Area of specialization

  • Shipping and receiving

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Sitting

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Adaptability
  • Collaborative
  • Efficiency
  • Energetic
  • Integrity
  • Positive attitude
  • Proactive
  • Time management
  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Efficient interpersonal skills

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

  • Evening
  • Shift

Experience

  • Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • Day

Health benefits

  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site amenities
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance