Forklift/Overhead Crane Operator

Afimac-Canada; Gravenhurst; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel accommodations provided

$30 per diem (when lodging required)

Travel (up to 4 hours when lodging)

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Job summary

AFIMAC Canada is actively hiring Forklift/Overhead Crane Operators for a temporary assignment in Ontario. The role requires 12-hour shifts, five days per week when on project, with contract lengths ranging from 1 to 120 days.

Compensation includes $28.00 per hour before overtime, hotel accommodations when required, $30 per diem for lodging, and travel up to four hours when lodging is required. Applicants should have active licenses for counterbalance forklift and overhead crane, RF scanning

Qualifications

• Licensed counterbalance forklift operator.
• Licensed overhead crane operator.
• RF scanner experience.
• Ability to follow set procedures.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Physically fit with ability to lift 30–50 lbs regularly.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to complete workplace and equipment inspections.
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and unload/load received goods.
• Use RF Scanner to prepare customer orders/incoming shipments.
• Safely load and unload trucks.
• Prepare material movement lists for warehouse operators.
• Check bills of lading and packing slips for accuracy.
• Perform basic housekeeping duties.
• Build and breakdown pallets.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift

Overhead crane

RF Scanner

Attention to procedures

Fast-paced environment

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Inspections

Organization

English communication

High school diploma/GED

Warehouse/manufacturing experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

AFIMAC Canada is actively hiring Forklift/Overhead Crane Operators for an upcoming temporary assignment in Ontario.

This position will require you to work 12 hour shifts, 5 days per week when assigned to a project.

Contract Length: 1-120 days

You will earn:

• $28.00 per hour before overtime
• Hotel accommodations provided (when required)
• $30 per diem (when lodging required)
• Travel (up to 4 hours when lodging required)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspection and unloading/loading of received goods
• Use RF Scanner to prepare customer orders/incoming shipments
• Safely and efficiently load and unload trucks
• Prepare material movement lists for warehouse operators
• Checks bill of lading, packing slips etc. for accuracy
• Performs basic housekeeping duties
• Building and breakdown of pallets

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experienced and licensed Counterbalance forklift operator
• Experienced and licensed Overhead Crane Operator
• RF Scanner Experience
• Ability to follow set procedures
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be physically fit with the ability to regularly lift between 30 - 50 lbs
• Basic Computer skills
• Able to complete regular workplace and equipment inspections to ensure proper operation
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong English verbal and written communication skill
• High School graduate or GED equivalency.
• Minimum 1 year warehouse/manufacturing experience.

AFIMAC is a global risk management and elite security company. For more than 40 years, AFIMAC has helped image-conscious companies and organizations across the globe to plan and execute services that mitigate and eliminate risk. AFIMAC prides itself in the long-term partnerships it establishes with clients to protect people and property in times of crisis and in regular business operations.
AFIMAC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.