Seasonal Forklift Operator

FedEx Supply Chain; Brantford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator in Brantford, Ontario. In this role, you will safely operate various powered material handling equipment and ensure the quality of product storage and fulfillment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to operate machinery, demonstrating strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on experience

Qualifications

• Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate basic powered material handling equipment.
• Perform quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Forklift

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General Summary

The Seasonal Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turret and Drexel) for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity.

Monday-Thursday

8:45pm-6:45am

Location: Brantford, ON

General Summary

The Seasonal Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding the Order Picker, Turret and Drexel) for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity.

Primary Responsibilities

• Full case order picking for replenishment, customer orders and packaging components.
• Pallet retrieval and put away in narrow aisle bulk rack storage system.
• Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions.
• Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment.
• Sorting and build product to pallets to ensure compliance to customer expectation.
• Use of machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallets.
• Perform a pre- and post-equipment checklist.
• Maintain accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks.
• Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need.
  
  

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack, forklift, etc.
• Must meet all PPE and fall protection requirements.
• Ability to work on equipment at extended heights.
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and flexibility in meeting deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service driven.
• Strong team player.
  
  

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a general warehouse environment on a concrete surface with adequate lighting. Temperatures can be very hot during the summer months and very cold during the winter months. Workspace can be very dusty and occasionally noisy due to traffic of motorized vehicles operating.

Disclaimer

The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between The Company and employee and is subject to change by The Company as the needs of The Company and requirements of the job change.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

With or without accommodation:

Ability to follow policies and procedures.

• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for duration of shift
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift/carry items up to 50 pounds
  
  

FedEx Supply Chain, Inc., as well as its subsidiary companies, is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

FedEx Supply Chain is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in its application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

• Competitive Pay**: FedEx Supply Chain offers competitive hourly rates depending on your location and experience.
  
  

Pay Range: 25.13 (Min) - 25.13 (Mid) - 27.02 (Max) Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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