Lift Truck Operator

Gexel Telecom International Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Education assistance

Subsidized meals

Company events

Job summary

DECAST is looking for a Forklift Operator in Utopia, ON, to join its team. You will be responsible for operating a forklift to load and unload infrastructure products and materials, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of machinery experience, along with strong communication skills and a good understanding of safety regulations. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and various employee benefits, including health, dental, and pension

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant machinery experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact courteously with the public and staff.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a busy environment.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Load products onto flat-bed trucks for customer delivery.
• Plan and stage product loads for shipment according to procedures.
• Operate forklift to move products and raw materials.
• Communicate with Yard associates and manage equipment traffic.
• Unload raw materials and ensure proper placement in storage.
• Conduct safety checks of equipment before use.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Time management

Safety knowledge

Job description

DECAST is a leader in the Canadian infrastructure market, manufacturing products for water transmission, bridges, storm and sanitary systems, tunneling, and engineered precast applications. With nearly 700 employees across two locations, DECAST operates one of the world's most technologically advanced precast manufacturing facilities and offers the industry's most extensive product portfolio. Since 1989, we have continued to grow by expanding our product offerings and entering new markets. Today, DECAST is Canada's largest manufacturer of infrastructure precast products.

We are looking for a Forklift Operator to join our team in Utopia, ON (just outside of Barrie, ON). Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for operating the Forklift to move, load and unload DECAST infrastructure products and materials. The Forklift Operator works alongside the production department with the moving, loading and unloading of products from production areas, yard storage or assisting with relocating products and raw materials within the yard. This position also supports the Fleet department with loading infrastructure products onto flat-bed and/ or float load trucks in preparation of customer deliveries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Loading of completed products onto flat-bed trucks and/ or float load trucks for customer delivery with the assistance of the AZ Drivers/ Brokers.
• Plan and stage product loads to determine which products are required for shipment and ensure products are being loaded in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Operate and load the forklift with completed products and/ or raw materials and relocate them out of production areas or to applicable stock areas.
• Communicate and work alongside other Yard associates and equipment traffic when operating the forklift.
• Unload raw materials from deliveries and place in applicable department or storage areas.
• Perform pre-operational inspection safety checks of all equipment and accessories such as controls, tires, hoisting system and overall condition of equipment.
• Ensure proper attachments are secured for product transportation.

Skills, Education & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant machinery experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to manage time/ prioritize tasks, work under pressure of a high traffic yard, while exercising discretion and good judgement particularly when operating Forklifts.
• Through working knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and equipment available to complete daily tasks (i.e. safety footwear and High-Visibility MTO approved personal protective equipment, etc.)

Working at DECAST

• The range of pay for this position is $27.22 - $33.90 per hour
• Company paid Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Registered Pension Plan matched up to 5%
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company events
• On-site cafeteria with a subsidized meal program
• Education Assistance Program
• And much more!

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining DECAST. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected during the recruitment process is handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and will be used solely for the purpose of assessing and selecting candidates for employment.

DECAST is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for candidates of all abilities. Accommodation is available upon request at every stage of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accommodation so appropriate arrangements can be made.

DECAST may use automated technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as part of its recruitment and selection process. These technologies may assist with resume screening, assessments, and candidate evaluations; however, they are used to support hiring decisions and are never the sole basis for employment decisions.