lift truck operator

Government of Canada; Magog; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Magog, Canada, seeks a dedicated candidate for handling inventory and providing excellent customer service. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and transporting materials in an outdoor setting. Applicants are required to have forklift certification and work in fast-paced conditions. Ideal candidates should have strong adaptability skills and be excellent team players. Compensation includes health benefits and group insurance.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Group insurance benefits

Paid time off

Learning/training paid by employer

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials.
• Operate various equipment for material handling.
• Provide customer service and ship orders.

Skills

Adaptability

Team player

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Forklift Operator Certification

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Urban area
• Retail/wholesale establishment/distribution centre

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Provide customer service
• Pack and unpack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods

Credentials

• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Pallet lifters

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Hardworking
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available