Forklift Operator

VAS (Value Added Services); Kitchener, Cambridge, Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VAS (Value Added Services) is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for an on-site full-time position in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo area. You will safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products within the warehouse.

Day-to-day tasks include receiving and storing materials, preparing orders for shipment, performing packing activities, and supporting inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift operation and general material handling in a warehouse setting.
• Shipping & receiving duties including documentation verification and inventory support.
• Unloading, packing, labeling, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification; adheres to safety standards.
• Ability to lift and move materials, stand for extended periods, work in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail for order processing and counting.
• Reliable with strong work ethic and effective communication within a team.
• Warehouse or logistics experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move, load and unload products.
• Receive and store materials, prepare orders for shipment, and support inventory accuracy.
• Perform packing activities, ensure proper labeling, and maintain safety procedures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet productivity and quality targets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Shipping & receiving

Unloading & packing

Forklift certification

Safety awareness

Lifting & moving

Numeracy

Reliability & communication

Warehousing experience

Job description

Company Description

VAS (Value Added Services) partners with customers as an extension of their operations, enabling them to focus on core business activities. The company provides dedicated resources to support various project areas and operational needs. Service offerings include Quality Services, Warehousing and Distribution, and Assembly and Kitting. VAS is committed to efficient, reliable support that helps customers optimize performance and productivity. Team members work in a collaborative environment focused on service, safety, and continuous improvement.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Forklift Operator role located in the Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area. The Forklift Operator will safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to move, load, and unload products within the warehouse. Day-to-day tasks include receiving and storing materials, preparing orders for shipment, performing packing activities, and supporting inventory accuracy. The role also involves following safety procedures, maintaining equipment in good working condition, and collaborating with team members and supervisors to meet productivity and quality targets. The successful candidate will contribute to a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Forklift Operation and general Material Handling, with experience using warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Candidates should possess skills in Shipping & Receiving, including verifying documentation, processing incoming and outgoing goods, and supporting inventory control.
• Candidates should possess skills in Unloading and Packing, including staging, wrapping, labeling, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification, with strong awareness of warehouse safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to lift and move materials as required, stand for extended periods, and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Basic numeracy and attention to detail for handling orders, counts, and documentation accurately.
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and supervisors.
• Previous warehouse or logistics experience is an asset.