Counterbalance Forklift Drivers in North York

Great Connections Employment Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% vacation pay

Job summary

Great Connections Employment Services is seeking reliable Counterbalance Forklift Drivers for our North York facility. The role combines forklift operation with manual labour tasks, requiring safety-first performance and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Day shift hours are 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Mon-Fri, in North York, ON. Candidates should have 1-2 years of forklift/operator experience, valid Counterbalance certification (electric & propane), basic math skills, and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Forklift Operator/Material Handler in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Must have valid Counterbalance forklift certification (electric & propane).
• Ability to perform heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with inventory tracking and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move materials and products around the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Perform heavy lifting tasks and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Counterbalance Forklift Drivers in North York

Counterbalance Forklift Drivers in North York

Our client, a leading manufacturer for outdoor living products, is looking for a reliable Forklift Drivers to support their team in the North York facility.

This position includes general labour duties with heavy lifting upto 50lbs. You will spend half of time on forklift and half of the time doing manual labour work.

Regular Shift Timings: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm (Full Time Monday to Friday)
Work location: North York, ON (Steeles Ave. W & Weston Rd)
Pay rate: $18.50 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts to transport materials and products throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring that items are handled safely and efficiently.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance needs.
• Execute heavy lifting manual labour tasks as required, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to promote efficiency and safety.

Job requirements:

• Experience for1-2 years as a Forklift Operator/Material Handler within manufacturing or warehouse distribution.
• Must have valid forklift certification specifically in Counterbalance - both Electric & Propane.
• Strong mechanical knowledge related to forklift operation and maintenance.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems for tracking inventory.
• Basic math skills for accurate order picking and inventory management.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting tasks consistently throughout the shift upto 30-50 lbs.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to safety standards.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Must Haves:

• Able to work in a high-volume working environment.
• Standing in one location for the majority of the day.
• General cleaning of plant areas.
• Ability to work within all departments of the plant.
• Must speak, read, and write in English.
• Must be Punctual.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts.
• Fully understand and able to do different tasks as assigned.
• Must wear Steel-toed Safety Shoes in the facility all the time.

The Nature of the working environment includes the extreme heat up to30 to 40 degrees Celsius, loud machinery noise, highly physically demanding tasks upto 50 lbs continuously, strong plastic smell, and fast-paced nature of the work.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.