Reach Forklift Operator

Distribution Stox; Bedford; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Peak season bonus

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Unimax, encompassing Distribution Stox, is seeking a warehouse forklift operator in Bedford, NS. The role requires driving a stand-up Reach forklift to manage tires and merchandise, store inventory, and prepare shipments for customers.

Work week is 40 hours, Monday to Friday, with overtime possibilities. A peak-season bonus is offered, along with referral incentives and career growth opportunities within the company’s expanding divisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years experience operating a stand-up Reach forklift in a warehouse.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and work safely in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work Monday to Friday with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive stand-up Reach forklift to lift and place tires in high racks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing tires and merchandise.
• Store items in designated locations.
• Prepare shipments for customers.
• Complete paperwork for tires and merchandise.
• Maintain inventory and adjust locations as needed.
• Ensure safety policies are followed.
• Assist with general warehouse maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Order picking

Safety awareness

Job description

Company Description

At Unimax, we empower people who forge their own path. Through our various divisions—tire distribution (Distribution Stox), wheel and rim distribution (RSSW), and our retail network (Point S, V1, Otobox, and Local Tire Centre)—we bring together complementary areas of expertise to build a high‑performing and agile Canadian company. Our success is built on clear foundations: collaboration, collective strength, and entrepreneurial respect. Here, every talent contributes to meaningful, high‑impact projects in an environment where expertise and initiative are recognized.

Temporary position with the possibility of permanency.

Region: Bedford, NS.

Hourly rate of pay: starting at $21.75 + PEAK SEASON BONUS 2$ (October 19th to December 11th).

Work schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) with overtime possibility.

Job Description

• Safely drive stand-up Reach forklift to lift, lower, and extend forks into high storage racks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing tires and merchandise;
• Store the tires and merchandise in the appropriate places in the warehouse;
• Prepare the shipment of tires and merchandise for different customers
• Fill out documents for incoming tires and merchandise;
• Keep an inventory of the tires and merchandise;
• Adjust the location of different product
• Maintain a safe work environment and respect all of the company's health and safety policies and practices;
• Participate in the general maintenance of the warehouse.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 2+ year experience driving a stand-up Raymond/Crown Reach Forklift (mandatory), preferably in a narrow aisle environment;
• Must not be afraid of heights as the lift trucks go up to 30’ high;
• Be in excellent physical shape and be able to lift heavy loads
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Fit to work in a tire warehouse.

Additional Information

• 40 hours per week;
• Overtime possibility;
• Referral program: $500 is awarded to the employee if the referred person stays for 6 weeks, and another $500 if they stay for 1 year;
• Free parking;PEAK SEASON BONUS 2$/hour (October 19th to December 11th)
• Career growth opportunities — working at Distribution Stox can take you far;
• And much more!

About Unimax

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Boucherville, Québec, Unimax is now a leading force in tire distribution across Canada. Through our three divisions—Point S, Distribution Stox, and RSSW—along with a strong network of distribution centres and more than 1,300 points of sale nationwide, we provide customers with national coverage and fast, efficient service. Thanks to partnerships with the industry's leading manufacturers, we offer a comprehensive range of products tailored to a diverse customer base, serving all market segments from passenger vehicles to industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors. As a growing organization, we continue to expand through innovation, network growth, and strategic acquisitions. At Unimax, we place both our customers and employees at the heart of everything we do. We value collaboration, expertise, and talent development in a dynamic environment where everyone can make a meaningful contribution to our collective success.

Looking to make a real impact? Join us and become part of the Unimax journey.
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