Forklift Operator (Shipping Department)

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Incentives offered

Job summary

Westlake Royal Building Products USA Inc in Canada is seeking a forklift operator to ensure safe and efficient operation of the forklift in the Shipping area, reporting to the Shipping Department. The position offers a pay rate of $24.25 per hour and requires Grade 12 or equivalent, forklift certification, and the ability to operate machinery safely while communicating clearly with teammates.

Duties include pre‑shift inspections, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining housekeeping, reporting

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Forklift certification through company training program.
• Ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently.
• Good communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform a pre-shift inspection of the forklift.
• Operate equipment following safety procedures.
• Load and unload trucks (tautliner, van, container, customer pickup, etc.).
• Report equipment malfunctions to Shipping Lead Hands/Supervisors.
• Monitor material quality and report deficiencies.
• Ensure material is stored in designated staging areas.
• Ensure accuracy of material supplied to customers.
• Maintain housekeeping around the work area.
• Participate in department and company meetings.
• Assist with inventory counts as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Pre-shift inspections

Team player

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

Summary

Reporting to the Shipping Department, this position is responsible for the Safe and Efficient operation of the forklift assigned to the Shipping area.

Benefits

• Additional Incentives offered

Rate of Pay

$24.25/hr

Duties and Responsibilities

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a pre-shift inspection of the Forklift
• Complete pre-shift Daily Inspection form and hand it in at the start of shift
• Operate equipment/machinery following all Safety procedures
• Load and unload trucks (Tautliner, van, container, Customer pick up etc.)
• Report any equipment malfunctions to Shipping Lead Hands/ Supervisors
• Monitor Quality of material and product being handled and report any deficiencies to Shipping Lead Hands/ Supervisors
• Ensure that material (Piked orders) is stored in appropriate/designated staging areas
• Ensure accuracy of material supplied to Customers
• Maintain housekeeping/cleaning of equipment and around assigned work area
• Participate in Department and Company meetings as applicable
• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, as applicable
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Lead Hands/ Supervisors

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent
• Previous manufacturing experience is an asset but not a requirement
• Forklift certification acquired through Company sponsored training program
• Demonstrates ability to operate machinery safely and efficiently
• Ability to complete reports accurately and legibly
• Good communication skills
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills
• Must be available to work Day, Afternoon and Night Shift, as applicable

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.