Forklift Driver

Lululemon; Brampton; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Mental health plans

Paid time off

Retirement plan matching

Parenthood top-up

Development courses

Mentorship programs

Leadership series

Job summary

lululemon is seeking a Warehouse Order Picker for its distribution center in Brampton. You will operate electric forklifts, pick and move merchandise, and support multiple DC functions as needed within safety guidelines.

The role requires forklift experience, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a flexible schedule including nights/holidays. Team-oriented, safety-conscious individuals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Order Picker (Cherry Picker) of at least 6 months or more. Reach Truck/Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Forklift Certification.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and wearing safety PPE.
• Capable of adapting to third party technologies (RF scanners, voice picking).
• Excellent counting skills and detail oriented.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime.
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English; bilingual applicants encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Operates an electric Powered Industrial Truck to pick, deliver or move merchandise around a warehouse location.
• Picks, pulls, and stacks boxes of merchandise onto pallets up to 50 pounds.
• Support all areas of the distribution center as needed including receiving, returns, packing, transfers, shipping, and inventory movement.
• Perform duties within the DC guidelines and safety policies.
• Keep the warehouse clean and organized.
• Perform non-driving tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Order picker

Reach truck

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

English proficiency

Safety consciousness

Team player

Tools

RF scanners

Voice picking

New systems

Job description

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

ABOUT THIS TEAM

Our Global Distribution teams are part of our greater lululemon Supply Chain organization. This team supports lululemon’s overall purpose by ensuring we are fulfilling our products to our guests through our various channels including our retail stores and ecommerce.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Operates an electric Powered Industrial Truck (i.e. Order Picker, Reach Truck, Rider Jack, Sit Down Fork Lift) to pick-up, deliver or move merchandise and materials around a warehouse/distribution center location
• Operates machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. Performs the following: Picks, pulls, and stacks various amounts boxes of merchandise (up to 50 pounds) onto pallets attached to a lifting device throughout the production schedule
• Will be assigned to a main department, however, may be required to support all areas of the distribution center including but not limited to value added services, receiving, returns, damages, picking, packing, transfers, shipping, and overall movement of inventory as business needs dictate with Forklift Driving tasks and general department tasks
• Employees may be assigned a new department depending on business needs
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by leadership which will include performing non-driving functions within the warehouse
• Clearly understands expectations and legal requirements of all safety policies within the DC and maintains a safe work environment through our safety program and lean mentality
• Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with DC Guidelines and company policies.
• Keeps the warehouse clean and always organized

QUALIFICATIONS

• Order Picker (Cherry Picker) experience of at least 6 months or more. Reach Truck/Forklift experience a plus.
• Ability to acquire and maintain Forklift Certification
• Must be comfortable working at heights, wearing fall protection equipment, and other personal protective equipment (protective footwear, high visibility vest).
• Capable of adapting to third party technologies (RF scanners, voice picking and new systems)
• Excellent counting skills and detail focused
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs frequently
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment
• Flexible and adaptable with schedule which could include nights, working required holidays, weekends with occasional after-hours requirements and overtime
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

MUST HAVES

• Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life
• Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovates to achieve great results.
• Communicates with honesty and kindness and creates the space for others to do the same.
• Leads with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Fosters connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrates fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take themselves too seriously.

Compensation and Benefits Package

Typical Hiring Range: $23.65 - $27.85/hour, subject to minimum wage in the location

Target Bonus: 5%

Total Target Base Pay Range: $24.83 - $29.24/hour

Additional Shift Premiums: $1.00 - $1.25, depending on location

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional team performance. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. As part of our offerings, employees are eligible for our compensation bonus program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth

• Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings and retirement plan matching
• Parenthood top-up
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings
• People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.