Forklift - Cross Dock

Advantage Personnel; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Personnel in Vaughan, ON is seeking an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator for day shifts. The position offers a steady daytime, afternoon, and night rotation in a fast-paced cross-dock operation.

You will load/unload trailers, move freight, and support general warehouse tasks with safety as a priority. Requirements include a minimum of 1 year counterbalance experience, cross-dock experience preferred, and basic WMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of counterbalance experience.
• Cross-dock experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of WMS.
• Willing and able to pass a criminal background check.
• Must have reliable transportation as the company is not on a bus route.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading trailers.
• Moving freight safely and efficiently.
• Supporting general warehouse activities.
• Safely operate Counterbalance at a steady pace.
• Load and offload trailers, placing skids in the proper area of the warehouse.
• Cube pallets (measuring, calculating, or utilizing the 3-dimensional volume: Length Width Height).
• Assist within the warehouse as required.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift experience

Cross-dock experience

Safety-conscious

Team-oriented

Willingness to learn

Education

1 year counterbalance experience

Tools

WMS

Job description

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator - Days

Location: Vaughan, ON

Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday

Straight Shifts:

• 6 am - 3 pm
• 2 pm - 12:30 am
• 11 pm - 7 am

Pay Rate: $20.00 /hr

We are currently seeking experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operators for our client, a well-established leader in the transportation and warehousing industry, located in the Vaughan (Highway 50) area.

This position offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced cross-dock operation where the successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Loading and unloading trailers
• Moving freight safely and efficiently
• Supporting general warehouse activities

We are looking for dependable, safety-conscious individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment and are committed to maintaining operational excellence.

Job Duties:

• Safely operate Counterbalance at a steady pace
• Load and offload trailers, placing skids in the proper area of the warehouse
• Cube pallets (measuring, calculating, or utilizing the 3-dimensional volume: Length Width Height)
• Assist within the warehouse as required

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of counterbalance experience
• Cross-dock experience is preferred
• Basic knowledge of WMS
• Willing and able to pass a criminal background check
• Must have reliable transportation as the company is not on a bus route
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn and grow

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