Forklift Operator I

NFI; Bolton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI in Bolton, Ontario is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely operate material handling equipment and move merchandise within the warehouse.

You will perform pre-operation inspections, support inventory accuracy with RF scanners, and assist with order filling and shipment preparation, while maintaining safety, productivity and quality.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and customer service skills, and a willingness to obtain the forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or warehouse equipment experience.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs pre-operation inspections.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves products to storage.
• Prepares orders for shipment and verifies quantities.
• Performs order picking accurately and on time.
• Moves product to trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains documentation for inventory accuracy.
• Assists with cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
• Uses RF scanning to support inventory control.
• Reports safety concerns to management.
• Demonstrates basic Excel and computer proficiency.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning devices

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

The base hourly pay rate for this posting is $19.00. The base hourly pay range is a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay, while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure. The range listed is just one component of NFI's total compensation package for employees.

Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement

NFI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia’s pay transparency laws, and in an effort to promote transparency and equal pay for equal work, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories.

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