Seasonal Forklift Operator

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cosmetics company is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator in Toronto, Ontario. The role involves operating forklifts for material transport, performing general warehouse duties, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should be able to fulfill physical labor requirements and work effectively in a team. Relevant experience and valid forklift certifications are preferred. This position offers a rate of $24 per hour CAD with full-time, hourly, seasonal contract terms.

Benefits

Up to 50% off products

Boot reimbursement after 30 days

Company-wide bonus program

Employee Assistance Program (EFAP)

Complimentary beverages in lunchrooms

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long durations.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Transport materials within the warehouse.
• Perform general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

Physical stamina

Basic math skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Handheld scanners

Material handling equipment

Job description

Seasonal Forklift Operator – with general labour duties

Department :

Manufacturing / Distribution

Terms of employment :

Full-Time, Hourly, Seasonal Contract

Reports to :

Room Manager / Warehouse Manager

Rate : 24.00 / hour CAD

Locations :

70 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5W2

35 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2G6

Submit Applications by :

Monday August 11, 2025 (12 : 00pm EST)

About Us :

Lush Cosmetics has more than 250 retail stores between Canada and the USA alone, with Manufacturing and Distribution Centers located in both Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON .

Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, and environmental activism and a fun & funky store atmosphere. We are dedicated to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, providing fair wages for our staff, and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference through our Charity Pot Program.

We Offer :

• Inclusive working atmosphere where diversity and individuality are valued and celebrated
• Up to 50% off our products both online and at our retail locations
• Boot reimbursement after 30 days of active employment for new staff towards CSA approved safety boots (up to $150 CAD)
• Immediate eligibility for our company-wide bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• A growing, dynamic business where personal development is encouraged
• Complimentary coffee / tea / water in the employee lunchrooms
• Gender neutral restrooms and changing rooms

The Role : Seasonal Forklift Operator – with general labour duties

Availability : Full-time shift with an ability to work mornings or afternoons and occasional overtime, holidays, and weekends.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the transport, retrieval, and storage of pallets within the warehouse / facility. You will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and will be required to perform general warehouse duties. This role focuses on delivering a high level of service to our production rooms / distribution centre by delivering the materials and product on a timely manner and maintaining a safe and well-organized warehouse / facility. As a Forklift Operator, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business : Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

What you do (responsibilities) :

Practice safe work and identify unsafe situations to the appropriate individuals

Operate forklift and material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring to conduct pre-driving inspection prior to use

Transport materials in accordance with set standards

Log issues with forklift and report to supervisors

Identify and report faulty or damaged racking immediately to supervisors, log issues with forklift and report to supervisors

Perform water maintenance on forklift when required

Load and unload trucks using forklifts or material handling equipment when required

Deliver materials to the appropriate location

Ensure all materials and skids have the correct labels and information

Shipping duties, including building, and wrapping pallets, stocking raw materials

Retrieve and deliver materials and moulds as required for production ensuring appropriate and accurate labelling of all items being stored

Use handheld scanner to transfer inventory efficiently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy

Stock and replenish shelves, racks, cases, and bins in accordance with the FIFO method

Warehouse : general physical activities in the warehouse, including but not limited to; loading, unloading, sorting and the moving of products and materials

Production : general production duties including, but not limited to, producing high quality Lush products, fill / pour / press / pack / label product accurately, keeping up with production demands

Assist Inventory Controllers with inventory counts and inventory organization

Conduct daily inventory counts, product rotation checks, investigate and reconciliation inventory issue

Basic tasks in AX, such as inputting information

Supports new or returning staff as required with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed

Adhere to room / departmental and company policies and best practices for quality, cleanliness and health and safety

Perform general housekeeping and equipment cleaning duties

Who you are (qualifications) :

Required :

Able to perform all required general labour duties (Distribution Associate)

Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, on your feet and lift 50 pounds

Capable of physical activities such as standing for long durations, bending down, pulling, and pushing

Flexibility to work within the Distribution, Digital and Manufacturing businesses as required

Can operate basic warehouse equipment (picking carts, handheld scanners, pump-trucks, etc.)

Able to organize multiple tasks at the same time and establish priorities

Able to remain motivated and engaged in work

Able to communicate effectively with others

Able to work in a team environment as well as individually

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Confident with basic mathematics, ability to count, including addition and subtraction

Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable

Comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking Englishin order to communicate with peers and leadership on all platforms (i.e. in person, via email, via Google / Teams chat)

Comfortable providing and receiving feedback

Flexible to work all shifts and some holidays, overtime and weekends

Commitment to abide by and oversee health & safety regulations

Commitment to abide by and oversee our quality and good manufacturing practices

Comfortable safely navigating MHE on a regular basis

Preferred :

Relevant work experience for at least 1 year

Valid forklift certification(s)

Practical knowledge of health & safety regulations

Experienced with using counterbalance forklifts

Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)

Basic proficiency of Microsoft Dynamics AX

Experienced with using reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts

How to Apply : Submit application by answering the questions found below

Only select applicants will be considered for this opportunity based on our selection criteria

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all. We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings. We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process. Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs / requirements known.

Lush North Americaunequivocally supports equal opportunityemployment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color,gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry,differently abled, adversemental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law underfederal or provincial / state jurisdiction.

Wage / Salary Range

24 - $24 CAD

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