Forklift Operator (Reach and Order Picker)

Colonial Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Mississauga is seeking a Material Handler to perform a range of warehouse tasks using RF and various equipment. You will follow best practices to ensure efficient, accurate, and on-time orders for customers.

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will handle receiving, picking, shipping, inventory control, cycle counts, and maintain a safe, clean working area in compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Qualifications

• 1 year of warehouse experience with safety record.
• RF-based WMS experience, preferably Red Prairie.
• Able to operate MHE safely.

Responsibilities

• Meet customer agreements on productivity, accuracy, and service level.
• Handle products for receiving, order picking, shipping, and inventory control.
• Operate material handling equipment and RF technology.
• Follow SOPs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Complete tasks using RF scanners to minimize manual entry.
• Participate in physical and cycle counts.
• Move empty pallets to pallet holding location.
• Keep warehouse clean and safe per policies.

Skills

Warehouse processes

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Follow instructions

WMS RF Scanner

Red Prairie familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Red Prairie WMS

Job description

SHIFT

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday to Friday

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor the Material Handler is responsible for a variety of warehouse tasks using an RF and various material handling equipment. Follows best practice processes to ensure we are efficient, accurate, and provide quality and on-time orders for our customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The material handler plays an important role in meeting customer agreements which include productivity, accuracy, and service level.
• Responsible for the handling of product for various operational processes, including receiving, order picking, shipping, and inventory control.
• This role requires the use of material handling equipment and RF technology.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures to ensure quality and consistency is achieved.
• Completes material handling tasks as presented on the RF, scanning where possible to avoid manual keying.
• Participates in inventory activities including physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Moves empty pallets, depositing them at the designated pallet holding location.
• Keeps the warehouse clean, orderly, and free from obstructions, with all debris placed in proper containers or designated areas.
• Operates equipment and completes tasks in a manner consistent with company Health & Safety policies.

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year warehouse experience, with one year’s operating material handling equipment (MHE) with a proven track record for safety.
• Previous experience with RF based Warehouse Management System (WMS), preferably Red Prairie.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of warehouse processes, including receiving, order picking, shipping, and inventory control.
• Organized and strong attention to detail.
• Able to adapt to change and easily adopt new processes required to meet changing business needs.
• Able to work in a structured environment and follow instructions.
• Knowledge of WMS RF Scanner.
• Experience with Red Prairie WMS an asset.

EDUCATION

• Some high school, completion of secondary school diploma preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS

• One or a combination of the following equipment experience and certification - Raymond Reach and Order Picker.