Forklift Operator

Advantage Personnel; Markham; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Personnel is hiring a Forklift Operator in Markham, Ontario. The role involves receiving and assembling orders, packing to maintain integrity during transit, and supporting warehouse operations.

The candidate should hold a valid counterbalance forklift certification and have experience in a warehouse setting, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment. The shift is Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4:00pm.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift certification and operating experience.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to use hand tools.
• Lifts up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming shipments.
• Verify purchased products and enter order receipts into the computer system.
• Perform quality assurance inspections when appropriate.
• Store received material in proper locations and relocate as needed.
• Pull, pack, weigh and label materials for shipment.
• Prepare bills of lading and express receipts.
• Assist in loading the trucks.
• Maintain local delivery records and pick ticket blocks.
• Inspect returned material before processing returns.
• Clean warehouse and related areas.
• Record customer complaints and route appropriately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse basics

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Markham, Ontario

Pay Rate: $2 2 /hr

Shift: Monday-Friday - 7:30am-4:00pm

As a Forklift Operator you will be responsible to ensure orders are received, accurately assembled and packed to maintain integrity while in transit.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all incoming shipments.
• Perform verification of purchased products and enter order receipts into computer system
• Perform quality assurance inspections when appropriate.
• Place received material, after segregating backorders , into proper warehouse storage locations. When appropriate, relocate and consolidate material and notify management of new bon/table locations.
• Pull, pack, weigh and label materials for shipment (including assemble & hold orders).
• Prepare bills of lading and express receipts.
• Assist in loading the trucks.
• Prepare local delivery records and complete applicable blocks on the pick ticket.
• Maintain appropriate forms pending return of material.
• Inspect condition of returned material prior to completing return authorization forms.
• Pull stock and return it to the correct location pending credit memo, sale or return to supplier.
• Clean warehouse and trucking/parking area.
• Assemble and disassemble bins, racks, shelves and tables as needed.
• Administer preventative maintenance programs to delivery vehicles and warehouse equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety practices for warehouse operations.
• Record verbal/written complaints from customers concerning dissatisfaction with product or service provided. Process the complaint by responding to the customer with the action taken to correct the problem or directing the complaint department supervisor/manager where necessary.
• May assist with over the counter sales.

Qualifications

• Valid counterbalance forklift certification + experience operating required
• Previous experience working in warehouse environment required
• Ability to use hand tools
• Lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis
• Comfortable working in fast-paced distribution environment

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