Forklift Operator

DHL; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Canada is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. Responsibilities include operating a forklift to load, unload, and stock products while ensuring safety and accuracy. The ideal candidate should have forklift operation experience and a high school diploma. This role offers a competitive pay of $23.25 per hour and various benefits including medical coverage and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Education reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 1 year operating forklift experience.
• Six months warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift operator certificate or training within first 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered equipment for moving and stocking products.
• Ensure product accuracy and comply with safety standards.
• Maintain equipment and assist in inventory checks.

Skills

Operating forklift

Inventory accuracy

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Forklift operator certificate

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.

Core responsibilities include: operating forklift on site to load/unload/stock products in the warehouse.

Position: Forklift Operator

Shift: Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm

Pay: 23.25 per hour

In addition to the general job description below, the ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and/or experience: 1 year operating forklift.

Be part of the world’s largest logistics company! DHL has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and Top Employer in the US and Canada for the 3rd year in a row!

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&) 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.