Full Time Counterbalance Forklift Position- $21 / hr (Oakville)

Protrans; Oakville; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Logistics company in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a full-time Forklift Operator. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Counterbalance forklift experience and a valid license. Responsibilities include selecting orders accurately, operating various forklifts, and maintaining safety standards. This position offers a pay rate of $21 per hour, with shift hours from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday).

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years Counterbalance experience required.
• Current Counterbalance License is mandatory.
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Safely select customer orders and build pallets.
• Operate Raymond Reach and Counterbalance trucks.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks.

Skills

Counterbalance experience

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Verbal and written instruction following

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklift attachments

Job description

Overview

On behalf of a leading Logistics company, Protrans Personnel Services is seeking a full-time Counterbalance Forklift Operator to work in Oakville (Ontario).

Position Title: Forklift Operator - Start Immediately – Morning Shift

Shift Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm (Monday - Friday)

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Pay Rate: $21 / hr (paid every week by direct deposit)

Note: Experience working with food products is required.

Required: Counterbalance experience with a minimum of 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Safely and accurately select customer orders. Build and wrap pallets to meet weekly standards for productivity and accuracy.
• Shrink wrap orders with label and move completed order to the loading dock area using electronic pallet jack or walkie-rider equipment.
• Move products from racks to pallets directed by order selecting software and equipment.
• Validate that correct product has been selected and is damage free.
• Accurately receive inbound products and replenish inventory as needed.
• Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jack / forklift).
• Offload and put away product that is delivered to the warehouse.
• Operate Raymond Reach and/or Counterbalance trucks to transport, stage, load/unload finished products and raw materials onto and off trailers.
• Case Picking orders using the Raymond Reach truck and an RF scanner gun.
• Perform basic sanitation duties to maintain a clean and safe environment; clear aisles of debris, stacks of empty pallets from slots in aisle and return pallet jacks to charging area.
• Observe all safety policies and procedures.

Position Requirements

• Previous Counterbalance experience
• Current Counterbalance License
• Ability to use a variety of forklift attachments
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to follow basic verbal and written instructions in English
• Attention to detail
• Previous warehouse experience is an asset
• Steel-toed shoes or boots
• RF Scanner experience is an asset
• Must have experience working with food products

Company Description

Protrans Personnel Services Inc. is a full-service recruitment company specializing in supporting customers with their contingent workforce needs in transportation, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing and administrative placements. For twenty-five years our commitment to our customers and employees has earned us the reputation of being a premium staffing company providing our customers flexible resources to meet their goals while matching quality employees with rewarding career options.

Protrans Personnel Services is headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick with branch offices in Mississauga, Toronto, Cambridge, Stratford, Tillsonburg as well as Fort Edward, New York State.

Protrans Personnel Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on any basis including race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other federal, provincial, state or local protected class. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals with disabilities and will work with you to meet accommodation needs during the recruitment process.

Note: This description reflects the current duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Duties may change with business needs.