Reach Forklift Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bedford; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 hours per week

Overtime possibility

Referral program

Free parking

Peak season bonus

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Unimax, a leading tire distributor in Canada, seeks a warehouse associate in Bedford, NS to operate a stand-up Reach forklift, manage tires and merchandise, and prepare shipments. The role requires physical fitness and comfort with heights up to 30 ft, with a 40-hour week and potential overtime.

Benefits include a referral program, free parking, a peak season bonus, and opportunities for career growth within Distribution Stox, RSSW, and Point S networks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2+ years experience driving a stand-up Raymond/Crown Reach forklift, preferably in a narrow aisle environment.
• Must be comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet on lift trucks.
• Able to lift heavy loads and work in a fast-paced tire warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive stand-up Reach forklift to lift, lower, and extend forks into high storage racks.
• Manage incoming and outgoing tires and merchandise.
• Store tires and merchandise in designated warehouse locations.
• Prepare shipments for different customers.
• Fill out documents for incoming tires and merchandise.
• Keep an inventory of tires and merchandise.
• Adjust locations of products as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow health and safety policies.
• Participate in general warehouse maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operation

Physical fitness

Job description

Company Description

Temporary positionwith 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

AtUnimax, 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.

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

Here are some of the benefits we offer

• 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.