Forklift Operator (Afternoon Shift)

USG; Oakville; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a Forklift Operator. This full-time role involves safely operating forklifts for warehousing tasks, ensuring safety, and participating in continuous improvement activities. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and previous forklift experience. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work-life balance.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Track record of positive safety behaviors, attendance, attitude and work performance.
• Comfortable using basic computer applications.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklift for warehousing tasks.
• Recognize and communicate safety hazards.
• Participate in safety and improvement activities.

Skills

Positive safety behaviors

Basic computer applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Sit down counterbalance forklifts

Job description

Overview

CGC Inc. is currently recruiting for a Forklift Operator for our ceilings plant, based in Oakville, Ontario.

It's a permanent and full-time position (8h/day from 3pm-11pm), offering a challenging opportunity for a motivated individual to demonstrate their skills and abilities in a manufacturing operation within a large corporation.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate fork truck for the purposes of warehousing, loading and unloading various products
• Recognize safety hazards on site and communicate effectively with team members.
• Participate in all safety, continuous improvement, and diversity, equity & inclusion activities as they arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A track record of positive safety behaviors, attendance, attitude and work performance with a passion for learning new skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience with sit down counterbalance forklifts.
• Comfortability with basic computer applications is an asset.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is preferred.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

What We Offer

CGC offers competitive base salaries and cash incentive awards, comprehensive benefits, and financial protection for employees and their families. Our Employee Group Benefits Plan (extended health care and dental care) begins on your first day of work!

• 4 weeks of paid vacation after 1 year of service
• Extended health care (including prescription drugs, vision, and paramedical professional services)
• Dental care (includes both preventative care and major dental work)
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan - contributory defined benefit plan
• Investment plan - defined contribution plan with options to contribute to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and/or a non-registered savings plan.
• Incentive Plan - cash payments based on target achievement are earned quarterly or annually, depending upon the plan.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program offers fitness club memberships at a special reduced rate, health coaching, nutrition support, smoking cessation services, and much more.
• Rewards and Recognition Program

We understand the importance of balancing work and your personal life and will help you make your best contribution in both.

About CGC

CGC Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of gypsum wallboard products, interior finishing material and suspended acoustical ceilings. With locations around the world, CGC and USG have the resources, plants, products and people to build walls, ceilings and careers.

CGC Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity of thought, ideas, perspective and people. We create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains and values people of all backgrounds by treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence through inclusion, integration and equal opportunity. We are committed to meeting the needs of those who interact with CGC, Inc. in accordance with Federal and provincial laws. Information regarding applicant accessibility may be found on the Accessibility section of our website.

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