Tow Motor Operator (Material Handler)

Carpenter Canada Co.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Toronto is seeking a Tow Motor Operator to safely operate a forklift and perform related labour duties in a production environment.

You will handle foam blocks, support quality control, and maintain housekeeping while adapting to daily tasks; no experience required but any forklift exposure is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift or ability to obtain a license
• No experience required, but any experience is an asset
• Able to read measurements and numbers
• Able to lift 20–40 lbs comfortably
• Knowledge of PPE usage
• Adaptable and flexible for changing tasks
• Strong communication with coworkers
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a clamp/fork truck
• Move foam blocks to department lines
• Operate baler and bale trim
• Ensure quality control specifications are met
• Maintain housekeeping standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift license

Lifts 20-40 lbs

PPE awareness

Adaptable

Communication

Time management

Work independently

Numerical interpretation

Job description

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Tow Motor Operatorat our Toronto manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for safe operation with a forklift as well as other labour duties. Work is conducted in a normal production environment with exposure to temperature changes and safety hazards associated with general labour. As a Tow Motor Operator, you are expected to:

• Safely operate a clamp/fork truck
• Material handling of foam blocks from plant areas to department lines
• Operate baler and bale trim
• Ensure quality control specifications are met
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained
• Other duties as requested by management

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to drive a forklift/clamp truck or ability to obtain license
• No experience necessary however, some would be an asset
• Able to interpret and work with numbers and measurements
• Able to lift between 20 - 40 lbs. comfortably
• General understanding of PPE and use
• Adaptable and flexible for any change of daily tasks
• Communicates effectively with employee inquiries or comments
• Strong organizational and time management skills considered an asset
• Ability to work under minimal to no supervision

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.