Seasonal Forklift Operator I

NFI Industries; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Seasonal Forklift Operator I in Canada to operate material handling equipment, locate and move merchandise, and support order fulfillment with accuracy and safety. The role may include order checking and filler duties as needed while maintaining productivity and procedural compliance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 6 months forklift experience preferred, and successful completion of NFI forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Completes and documents routine pre-operation inspection forms.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift or related equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage locations.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment per customer and operations needs.
• Verifies correct quantity and product type for loading and shipping.
• Performs order picking in a timely, accurate, customer-focused manner.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and supports cycle counts as directed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The Seasonal Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures


• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols


• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment


• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment


• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations


• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements


• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped


• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner


• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads


• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security


• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed


• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards


• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution


• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management


• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly


• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment


• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

The base hourly pay rate for this posting is $23.00. The base hourly pay range is a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay, while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure. The range listed is just one component of NFI's total compensation package for employees.

Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement

NFI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia’s pay transparency laws, and in an effort to promote transparency and equal pay for equal work, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories.

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