Overview:
Forklift Operators are responsible for aiding in all areas of the manufacturing facility.
Primarily working in the stock yard, year-round, in equipment with capacities ranging from 10,000 Lbs up to 100,000 Lbs equipped with heating. Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading trucks, and moving materials throughout the yard and plant. They participate in general housekeeping and other various tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Perform and keep logs of inspection of forklift before use on each shift
- Identify and report any issues to equipment to Supervisor
- Safely operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand, or with basic material handling equipment
- Load and unload customer vehicles with product or other materials
- Organize and maintain inventory throughout the plant and yard
- Sort, crate, and stack goods
- Wrap goods
- Weigh materials and goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Make labels and attach to goods
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels
- Perform other tasks as required
Qualifications:
Education Required:
- High-School Diploma
- Valid Forklift Certification
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience operating a forklift in any industrial or manufacturing setting
- Ability to move materials in safe and efficient manner
- Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights
- Always maintain high level of safety
- Exceptional attention to details
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks
- Able to communicate, and work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations
- Willing to work overtime as required
Years of experience:
Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots (own)
- Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Glasses, gloves, and ear plugs (supplied)
Compensation Offer
- Hourly - $27.95-$29.30 based on experience
- Unionized, permanent, Full-time, 44 hours/week
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Benefits
- As per collective agreement, Medical benefits, Group Insurance benefits, Vision care benefits
- Pension Contributions
- Annual Bonus
- Employee Appreciation Lunches
- Working for an Industry leader in the Precast Concrete Products space
- Established, growing company with experienced leadership
- Permanent full-time role with comprehensive training and support
- Career progression, development, and job rotation opportunities
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $27.95-$29.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Forklift: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
