Forklift Operator (Reach and Order Picker)

Metro Supply Chain Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Supply Chain Group is seeking a Material Handler to perform warehouse duties using RF and various material handling equipment in Mississauga. You will follow SOPs to ensure accuracy and on-time orders for customers while supporting receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory control.

The role requires at least 1 year of warehouse experience and familiarity with RF-based WMS; Red Prairie experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1 year warehouse experience with a proven safety record.
• Experience with RF-based WMS; Red Prairie preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet productivity, accuracy and service level targets for customer agreements.
• Handle product for receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory control.
• Operate material handling equipment and RF technology.
• Follow SOPs to ensure quality and consistency.
• Complete RF-based tasks with scanning where possible.
• Participate in physical and cycle counts.
• Move empty pallets to pallet holding area.
• Maintain clean, safe, obstacle-free warehouse.
• Operate equipment in line with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Adaptable

Follow instructions

Structured environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF Scanner

Red Prairie WMS

Raymond Reach & Order Picker

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.