Forklift Operator - Warehouse & Manufacturing
Location: Southwest Etobicoke (M8Z)
Hours: DAY SHIFT - 7:30am -to 3:30pm; NIGHT SHIFT - 11:30pm to 7:30am
Pay rate: $2400 to $27.00 per hour
SUMMARY:
The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor and is responsible for supplying the necessary materials and/or product to the molding/printing departments. They will put away finished product that comes out of the Molding and Printing departments, placing them into the designated area according to the warehouse footprint.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
- Ensure accuracy of all scanning transactions in the SAP system, as well as physical movement of product throughout the warehouse
- Pick orders as requested
- Load trucks as requested
- Provide support for the inventory control and/or QC department as per supervisor’s request
- Follow directions provided when putting together customer orders to ensure orders are organized and put together as per customer specifications, build up skids for shipment if required
- Fulfill all HACCP requirements and report any critical control point non-conformances
- Work and act in a safe manner, following all company safety rules and regulations
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor
- Store all finished and unfinished product in their appropriate warehouse location
- Properly maintain forklift/reach truck and ensure a daily vehicle check is conducted prior to shift and the inspection checklist is completed and submitted to the Manager/Supervisor
- Gather, weigh, log transfer and load all scrap as required
- Organize and consolidate skids to ensure Warehouse efficiency (the same product together in one place)
- Ensure the Warehouse is maintained in an orderly fashion, completing housekeeping responsibilities as required
- Report all safety incidents and concerns to the Warehouse Manager or Supervisor
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Grade 12 education or equivalent
- Three years forklift experience in a fast paced production/manufacturing environment
- Must be a certified Forklift operator(both Reach and Counterbalance)
- Must have good command of the English language both verbal and written
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical skills
- Ability to apply good hand-eye coordination in the operation of the forklift
- Proficiently operate handheld RF Scanner
- Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
- Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyse problems from different perspectives to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
- Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a production environment with high levels of noise and dust when in the production areas.
- Heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing is required.
- Walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling and some repetitive arm, wrist and shoulder movements are required in this position
Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Counterbalance forklift license (required)
- Reach forklift license (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
