Forklift Operator (Counterbalance/Reach) – Temp to Perm

CareerBeacon; Kingston; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerBeacon seeks a Counterbalance / Reach Truck Operator in Kingston, ON, for a temporary ongoing role with potential to become permanent. Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, pay rate $21.00-$23.00/hr based on experience.

The role involves safely moving and storing materials, supporting shipping, receiving, production, and general warehouse operations while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a busy yard and facility.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks.
• Current forklift certification or completion of required company training.
• Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, distribution, or material-handling experience
• Able to read and follow shipping, receiving, and material-handling instructions
• Strong attention to detail when verifying products, quantities, labels, and documentation
• Basic computer, scanner, or warehouse management system experience considered an asset
• Experience with wire, reels, or similar materials considered an asset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Safely operate counterbalance forklifts and reach trucks in the warehouse and yard
• Load, unload, move, and accurately place wire, reels, pallets, and other materials
• Verify product numbers, descriptions, sizes, quantities, labels, and reel information before moving or staging materials
• Inspect materials for visible damage, incorrect labelling, or discrepancies and report concerns to the supervisor
• Pull and stage orders for shipping
• Load trucks safely and verify products against shipping documentation
• Secure materials appropriately for transport
• Unload incoming shipments and stage products in designated areas
• Verify received materials and report shortages, overages, or damage
• Supply wire and materials to production or other departments as required
• Use scanners, inventory systems, paperwork, and other warehouse tools accurately
• Complete daily forklift and equipment inspections
• Maintain organized warehouse, staging, and yard areas
• Assist with yard cleanup, including organizing reels, removing debris, and keeping travel paths clear
• Support other warehouse departments as required
• Follow company procedures, operating standards, and workplace safety requirements
• Perform other related warehouse duties as assigned

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Reach truck operation

Attention to detail

Read and follow shipping/receiving

Basic computer/ scanner experience

Education

Warehouse experience or certifications

Tools

Zebra scanners

Warehouse management system

Job description

CareerBeacon seeks a Counterbalance / Reach Truck Operator in Kingston, ON, for a temporary ongoing role with potential to become permanent. Shift is Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, pay rate $21.00-$23.00/hr based on experience.

The role involves safely moving and storing materials, supporting shipping, receiving, production, and general warehouse operations while maintaining accuracy and efficiency in a busy yard and facility.