Forklift Operator

GMS Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness benefits

RRSP

Employee stock purchase program

Paid holidays & vacation days

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SRS Distribution Inc. (GMS Family of Locations) in Maple, Ontario, is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move building materials safely.

You will perform daily lift truck inspections and coordinate with team members to meet customer delivery schedules. Candidates must hold a propane forklift certification and have at least two years of experience, plus basic math, communication skills, and ability to use common hand tools.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification (propane).
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms.
• Ensure lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
• Build orders to required specifications for delivery. Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner. Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials.
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands.
• Maintain contact with supervisors and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers. Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Effective written and oral comms

Mathematics basics

Basic hand tools

Forklift certification (propane)

Two years’ experience

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Forklift Operator prepares loads and unloads building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a lift truck. Together with other team members, the Forklift Operator works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms.
• Ensurelift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
• Build orders to required specifications for delivery. Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner. Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials.
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands.
• Maintain contact with supervisors and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers. Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Basic Qualifications Valid forklift certification (propane).
• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Sitting and driving for longs periods of time.
• Frequently climbing up and down stairs. Pulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movementswith weight.

The (range of) compensation for this position is $21.83 to $25.29

Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Maple

10445 Keele Street Maple, ON L6A 3Y2

SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.

If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [e-mail] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.

Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.