Tugger Driver

Vuteq Canada Inc.; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

4 weeks PTO

Shift premium

Benefits after 6 months

RRSP matching

Dental, Vision, extended health

Company events

PPE provided

Referral program

Safety awards

Wellness room

Overtime premium

Career growth

Job summary

Vuteq Canada Inc. in Woodstock, Ontario is hiring for a Forklift/Tugger operator. The role requires safe operation of the forklift, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Training and growth opportunities are available within the company.

You will rotate between day/afternoon shifts or a straight midnight shift, with mandatory overtime as needed. Good physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 30 lbs repeatedly are important.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift/tugger vehicle in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow safety rules.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and grow within the company.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift/tugger safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE as required.
• Maintain accuracy in material handling and loading/unloading.
• Adapt to rotating day/afternoon shifts or midnight shift.
• Work overtime as required and sustain productivity.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Clean safe work environment, consistent work, competitive wages, company provided uniforms and allowances for PPE, shift premiums, paid time off, overtime paid after 8 hours

The Company:

Vuteq Canada is a tier 1 automotive manufacturing organization, located in Woodstock, Ontario. We are proud to supply quality products to our customers – Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada and General Motors. We are excited to announce that we recently received the GM Supplier of the year award, for the fourth time!

Are you ready to….

• Join a dynamic team
• Start a career in automotive
• Be part of something bigger

Some of the Perks from working at Vuteq:

• Competitive compensation starting at $21.75 - $27.60 per hour
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• Shift premium ($0.75-$1.00/hr.)
• Fully employer paid benefits after 6 months
• RRSP contributions and matching DPSP Contributions
• Profit Sharing Dental, Vision and Extended Health care
• Company and Social Events (ex. Easter Egg Hunt, Christmas Parties, Baseball Tournament, Blue Jays Game, Brewery/ Wine Tours)
• Company provided PPE, uniforms, and allowances
• Referral Incentive Program
• Participate and support Community Events (Ex. Dairy Capital Run, Men in Heels, Big Brother/ Big Sisters Bowling)
• Company Appreciation lunches
• Turkeys at Christmas
• Safety Awards
• Onsite Health and Wellness room
• Quality Catch of the week
• Overtime premium (1.5X regular wage) paid after 8 hours a day or 40 hours a week
• A flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and career development

This job is for YOU, if you are:

• Safety-minded - building on our safety minded orientated environment by ensuring all safety requirements are met
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment- manufacturing can be fast paced but also very rewarding
• Willingness to Learn - you will get the opportunity to learn multiple jobs and grow within the company
• Team player - you will be working in a team-based environment. You will also get the opportunity to socialize with your team outside of work through various social company events
• Other requirements -
• Operate a Forklift/Tugger in a safe manner
• 1-3 years’ experience as a Forklift/Tugger driver
• Ability to work rotating day and afternoon shift (2 week rotation), or a straight midnight shift
• Available and willing to work mandatory overtime shifts; this can be before or after your regularly scheduled shift, or on Saturdays
• Capability of standing for up to 8 hours/day
• Capability of using your hands and wrists in a repetitive manner
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs repetitively for up to 2 consecutive hours

Vuteq Canada Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Other companies may call this role: Warehouse Forklift, Forklift, Lifttow driver, Lift Driver, Shipping Driver, Manufacturing Forklift, Order Picker