Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits after 90 days

Monthly lunches

Paid breaks

OT opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion Canada Inc in Windsor is seeking Forklift Operators for our Windsor Extrusion Plant to handle materials safely and efficiently. The role offers a competitive starting wage and a benefits package after a typical probation period.

The position features 12-hour shifts on a rotational schedule (days and nights) with opportunities for overtime and career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience loading various trailer types (vans, flatbeds, step decks, sprinter).
• Previous material handler experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Strong organization and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance and Combi forklifts to move materials.
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, and platforms.
• Ensure material handling equipment is safe and functioning.
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation.
• Weigh and document materials.
• Keep production rack tags accurate for inventory and final delivery readiness.
• Move materials to packing areas and trailers; assist with scrap management.
• Adhere to 5S and safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid forklift license

Clear communication (written & verbal)

Trailer loading types

Industrial material handler experience

Organizational skills & multitasking

Safety procedures adherence

Job description

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion is a privately held North American based extruder of standard and custom aluminum profiles. Can Art has grown from a single press operation in 1988 to the multi plant, multi press operation that we are today.

We have built a reputation for uncompromised quality, responsive service, and a commitment to growth in the markets we service across North America.

We have an immediate opening for Forklift Operators at our Windsor Extrusion Plant.

Schedule:

| 12 hour shifts |
| Rotational (2 weeks on days, and 2 weeks on nights) |
| Continental Shift|

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Operate lifting devices, i.e. Counterbalance Forklift, Combi Forklift
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, and lifting devices
• Ensure material handling equipment is safe and functioning correctly
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation
• Able to weigh and document materials
• Ensure all production rack tags are true and accurate for inventory and that material is stacked and stored in above expected condition for final delivery to the customer
• Support all production needs i.e. load log magazine, move good material into correct locations assist with packing off the line and dump scrap bins onto correct scrap trailers
• Follow 5S system
• Follow all safety procedures, and report anything that is unsafe
• Preparing scrap trailers
• Support all production needs i.e., bring material (racks) to packers, move good material into correct locations and, move packed material to designated zones
• Able to perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Valid forklift license
• Clear communication skills written & verbal to perform the job successfully
• Ability to load multiple types of trailers (i.e. vans, flatbeds, step decks, sprinter trucks)
• Previous experience as a material handler working in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Ability to perform well under pressureEnsure material handling equipment is safe and functioning correctly
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Follow all safety procedures, and report anything that is unsafe

What We Offer:

Competitive hourly rate to start: $22.02/hour
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and extended health care benefits after 90 days
Monthly Employee Lunches
Paid Breaks
Access to Employee Perks and Incentives
Opportunity for Overtime
Opportunities for career growth within our organization

Can Art Aluminum Extrusion Canada Inc is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to empower a highly skilled workforce.