Forklift Operator

Select Finishing; Windsor; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Finishing in Windsor, ON is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to safely move products around the facility, load/unload trailers, and support production workflows.

You will operate forklift per safety standards, maintain the truck daily, assist with inventory tasks, and collaborate with the Production Supervisor to keep the line running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid forklift operator certification/license required.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Basic math, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with inventory systems or scanners is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a Lift Truck as per certification, OHSA requirements and Select Finishing expectations.
• Ensure lift truck is maintained daily and in safe operating condition.
• Replenishing bins of product and remove empty bins from the loading station of the paint line.
• Replenish empty bins and remove painted products from the unload station of the paint line.
• Move bins / skids throughout the facility in order to maintain inventory levels in WIP, paint line, and the warehouse area.
• Assist in physical inventories as required and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate activities.
• Assist in identifying, labelling, and placing materials and supplies in stock as required.
• Assist in keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Follows all Select Finishing health and safety policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions, including using appropriate PPE for tasks assigned.
• Report all health, safety and quality concerns or incidents to the Production Supervisor.
• Identify and report any problems or concerns to the Supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory awareness

Basic math

Communication

Organizational skills

Inventory scanners

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory scanners

Job description

Location: Windsor, ON - On-Site

Department: Production

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Employee Type: Hourly

Job Status: This is a replacement role

Job Purpose

The Lift Truck Operator is responsible for the safe operation of a lift truck in order to move product throughout the facility. They will be responsible for potentially moving product (racks, bins, skids) into and out of trailers, to and from the production lines, and into and out of designated WIP areas all while upholding the Health and Safety expectations set out by Select Finishing.

Duties

• Safe operation of a Lift Truck as per certification, OHSA requirements and Select Finishing expectations.
• Ensure lift truck is maintained daily and in safe operating condition.
• Replenishing bins of product and remove empty bins from the loading station of the paint line.
• Replenish empty bins and remove painted products from the unload station of the paint line.
• Move bins / skids throughout the facility in order to maintain inventory levels in WIP, paint line, and the warehouse area.
• Assist in physical inventories as required and ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO).
• Communicate with supervisors and coworkers to coordinate activities.
• Assist in identifying, labelling, and placing materials and supplies in stock as required.
• Assist in keeping the facility clean and organized.
• Follows all Select Finishing health and safety policies and procedures and manufacturer instructions, including using appropriate PPE for tasks assigned.
• Report all health, safety and quality concerns or incidents to the Production Supervisor.
• Identify and report any problems or concerns to the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid forklift operator certification/license is required.
• Proven experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Basic math, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with inventory systems or scanners is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Industrial environment with exposure to paint, solvents, and machinery noise.
• PPE compliance required.