Forklift Operator

supply-chain; Brampton; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Retirement plans (RRSP, TFSA)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring for a 3rd Shift Forklift Operator - Back up Group Lead. The role runs Sunday through Friday, 11:00pm to 07:00am, with a pay rate of $23.25 per hour plus a $1.25 per hour shift premium.

Full-time associates are eligible for monthly performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks, with prior forklift experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Forklift operator certificate or training must be completed within 30 days.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Six months forklift operation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment to load, unload, stock, and stage products.
• Ensure accuracy of load counts, product types, and damage-free condition.
• Maintain records for inventory accuracy and safety compliance.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and battery/LP tank checks.
• Assist in physical inventories and keep work area clean and organized.
• Adhere to OSHA and MSDS standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Stand up forklift

Push Pull or Reach Truck

Experience in similar role

Forklift experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate/training

Job description

DHL Supply Chain is Hiring!At DHL, you will play a part in one of the world’s most essential industries. There has never been a better time to join DHL Supply Chain. In a global business like ours, the opportunities are endless. So, join us. Work with us. Grow with us.

The core responsibilities of this role include: Case-picking by hand up to 50 lbs. approx. 80% of the day; operating MHE including Dock stocker and Reach Truck approx. 20%.

Position: 3rd Shift Forklift Operator - Back up Group Lead.

Shift: 11:00pm – 07:00am Sunday-Friday

Pay: $23.25 per hour +1.25 Shift Premium per hour.

Additional Incentives: All full-time employees are eligible to qualify for monthly performance bonuses.

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: Stand up forklift, Push Pull or Reach Truck

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience:

• Experience in a similar role
• Experience on forklift

Core Benefits - Full Time Associates

• Associates are eligible for a standard offering of medical and dental coverage and standard Long-Term Disability option
• Basic life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Short-term disability

Optional benefits you may choose:

• Retirement: DCPP, RRSP and TFSA savings plans
• Optional life, AD&D insurance, critical illness (including dependent coverage) is available and may be subject to evidence of insurability (EOI)

In addition, Full Time associates can also receive the following benefits subject to eligibility rules:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Education reimbursement program (HR site administered)

Grow your skills. Shape your world.

Role Purpose:

Responsible for operating powered equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting product. Responsible for checking all inbound and outbound products. Ensures products are free of damage and infestation, product code dates are properly recorded and products match customer requirements.

Key Accountabilities:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.

Required Education and Experience:

• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program within the first 30 days of employment
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, preferred
• Six months warehouse experience, preferred
• Six months forklift operation experience

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.