Forklift operator

Tobermory; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

JOB CONNECTION GROUP INC. is seeking a Forklift operator for Concord, Ontario. The role requires evening shifts, potential overtime, and a mix of contract and full-time employment.

The successful candidate will load, unload, and move materials, operate various forklifts, ship and pick orders, and maintain safety and efficiency in a busy warehouse. A high school diploma and forklift certifications are required, with 2–3 years of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in English.
• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of related forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move products by hand or with equipment.
• Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Ship, pick, weigh, label, wrap, and stack goods as required.

Skills

English language

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Noise tolerance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Counterbalanced Forklift Training Certificate

Narrow Aisle Forklift Training Certificate

Forklift Operator Certification

TDG Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Job description

JOB CONNECTION GROUP INC. is located at Concord, ON L4K 3P1. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Forklift operator. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be a Term or contract or Full time job. The candidate must be available to work evening shifts, be willing to work shift schedules, and be available for overtime when required.

Employer Name: JOB CONNECTION GROUP INC.
Position: Forklift operator
No. of vacancies: 2
Salary: $21.05 to $22.55 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Term or contract, Full-time
Location: Concord, ON L4K 3P1

• The candidate must be capable of loading, unloading, and moving products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
• The candidate must operate various equipment to load, unload, and move materials and products.
• The candidate must ship orders.
• The candidate must pick orders and stock.
• The candidate must weigh materials and goods.
• The candidate must make labels and attach them to goods.
• The candidate must wrap goods.
• The candidate must pack and unpack goods.
• The candidate must sort, crate, and stack goods.
• The candidate must transport and distribute materials and goods.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must hold a certificate of secondary (high) school graduation or possess equivalent experience.
• The ideal candidate will have at least 2 to 3 years of experience in a related industry.
• The candidate must hold a Counterbalanced Forklift Training Certificate, Narrow Aisle Forklift Training Certificate, a Forklift Operator Certification, a Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate, and a Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate will be required to work in confined spaces.
• The candidate must work in a dusty environment.
• The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.

Work setting

• The candidate should work in a warehouse, which can be a noisy, busy place to work, with hundreds of warehouse operatives, pickers, and packers, working alongside many forklift truck drivers who are moving pallets between shelves.
• The candidate must work in manufacturing industry to operate machinery, assemble products, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Type of product

• The type of product is industrial supplies.

Vehicle and equipment experience

• The candidate must have experience operating dollies and hand trucks, reach trucks and industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts.

Security and safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must finish the work within the given timeline.
• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must manage a large workload.

Own tools/equipment

• The candidate must have their own steel-toed safety boots.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.