FORKLIFT OPERATOR - Production Team Member

Columbia Forest Products; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their production team. This exciting role involves rotating through various tasks in a dynamic manufacturing setting, ensuring quality and safety while operating forklifts and handling materials. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on core values like integrity and customer service, this opportunity offers a comprehensive health plan, retirement benefits, and a supportive work environment. If you're looking to make a difference in a team-oriented organization, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Plan

Retirement Plan

Gainshare Program

Accessible Transportation

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift efficiently and safely in a production setting.
• Experience in handling materials and performing quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various job duties including machine operation and cleanup.
• Ensure safety while working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Quality Checks

Safety Equipment Usage

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR - Production Team Member

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: PRODU004246

Posted: April 15, 2025

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Columbia Forest Products, KITCHENER, has an opening for a full-time PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER - FORKLIFT OPERATOR.

Successful candidates must be able to work in various jobs which can include rotating to different job duties. These job duties could include working at different machine centers (putty line, spreader, hot press, sander), handling material, quality checks, cleanup, and other similar manufacturing activities.

Being able to operate a forklift efficiently and safely in a production setting is an asset. Employees must be able to use personal safety equipment while working in a manufacturing environment that includes moving machinery, fast-paced forklift traffic, and machine noise.

Dayshift Schedule: 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday. 40 hours per week, starting at $20.00 per hour (probationary rate). Schedule is 6:30am – 5pm Monday-Thursday or Monday-Thursday 7:15am - 4:15pm, Friday 7:00am-12:00pm.

Pay can increase up to $24.00 after probationary period. Base salary after probation is $21.50 plus proficiency levels of $0.50, $1.00, $2.00, or $2.50 based on employee qualifications.

Columbia Forest Products offers a comprehensive health plan, retirement plan, gainshare program, among other incentives. Mill facility near Tramway, easily accessible transportation.

Columbia Forest Products, North America’s largest manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products, is searching for talented individuals to join our team! If these core values interest you: Customer Service Above all Else, Share the Success, Absolute Integrity, and We Are Family, apply today to be part of our employee-owned organization with exceptional benefits.