Forklift Operator

Morin Supply; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in shipping and receiving operations. This full-time position offers an engaging work environment and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team. You will operate a propane counterbalance forklift, assist with manual picking, and ensure safety and accuracy in all tasks. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your skills and contribute to a trusted name in the construction supply industry.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of verifiable forklift experience required.
• CSA-approved steel-toed boots are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shipping and receiving customer orders and returns.
• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks safely.
• Maintain cleanliness of yard and warehouse areas.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Safe Lifting Techniques

Education

Forklift Certification

Working at Heights Certification

Tools

Propane Counterbalance Forklift

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR
FULL TIME | ONSITE

Founded by the Morin brothers in 1986, Morin Supply has grown into a major distributor of specialty construction products and materials across the National Capital Region. We serve homeowners, contractors, engineers, and architects, sourcing products from the industry’s most respected manufacturers. Our investment in our people — their product knowledge, relationships, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit — has made the Morin name synonymous with trust and reliability.

We are now expanding our team! Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, hardworking, and a team player.

JOB DETAILS

Pay rate: $23.69/hr to start

Hours: Bi-weekly rotational shifts (5AM-3PM, 7AM-4:30PM, 11AM-8PM), subject to change based on truck unloading schedules (evening shift premium applies)

Shift: Monday to Friday

Location: Nepean

Immediate Supervisor: Yard Foreman & Operations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with shipping and receiving, including customer orders and returns.
2. Help other yard and forklift operators with manual picking of items like drywall, mud, tape, steel, etc.
3. Operate propane counterbalance forklift to load and unload trucks as directed.
4. Support truck drivers in loading and unloading, ensuring safety and proper handling.
5. Assist with returning credit items to proper storage, ensuring accuracy.
6. Unload incoming freight and verify counts against purchase orders.
7. Complete reports such as order checks, material receipts, and forklift inspections.
8. Maintain cleanliness of yard, warehouse, and work areas.
9. Perform duties safely, observing all safety procedures and remaining alert to hazards.
10. Load customer orders safely and efficiently.
11. Identify inventory items correctly and locate/pull items as directed.
12. Support other team members and work areas as needed.
13. Participate in mandatory annual inventory on the last weekend of July.
14. Perform winter snow removal and salting as required.
15. Perform additional duties as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months to 1 year of verifiable forklift experience.
• CSA-approved steel-toed boots (8” high).
• Forklift certification (asset).
• Working at Heights certification (asset).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math, reading instructions, and completing forms skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of safe lifting techniques.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment as prescribed.
• Physical strength to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs., frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and see clearly (acuity, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation).
• Ability to reach overhead.

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work outdoors in temperature extremes.
• Operate mechanical equipment daily.