Warehouse Forklift Operator, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5pm

Launch your career growth with Staples stores.; Amherst; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Amherst is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator. This full-time role involves receiving, storing, and moving products while ensuring order accuracy and safety. Ideal candidates will have at least three months of warehouse experience, with preferred skills in forklift operation and teamwork. A range of benefits such as employee discounts, health and dental coverage, and RRSP matching are offered. The work environment values inclusivity and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Benefits

Employee discount in store and online

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP Matching

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) months' related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with warehouse equipment such as forklift, cherry picker and pallet jack preferred.
• Ability and interest to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, and move products around the warehouse using equipment.
• Perform duties using equipment such as forklift and pallet jacks.
• Ensure accuracy of orders received and examine any discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Hand-held scanner usage

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Cherry picker

Job description

Warehouse Forklift Operator, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5pm

Job Description

Who we are:

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team:

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Warehouse Address: 9 Tantramar Cres, Amherst, NS, B4H 4J6

Shift Time: Full time, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5pm

Wage: $17.65 per hour minimum

Some of what you will do:

Receive, store, and move products around the warehouse using equipment. Perform work under the direction of warehouse supervisor or manager.

Specifically, you will:

Perform duties using equipment such as forklift and pallet jacks.

Ensure accuracy of orders received and examine any discrepancies.

Use hand-held scanners to enter product information while ensuring accuracy.

Contribute to the efficient operation of warehouse activities through teamwork with co-workers in warehouse, drivers and purchasing personnel.

Adhere to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties.

Some of what you will get:

Employee discount in store and online

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP Matching, Paid Vacation

And more...

Qualifications:

Some of what you need:

Minimum of three (3) months' related experience in a warehouse environment.

Experience with warehouse equipment such as forklift, cherry picker and pallet jack preferred.

Ability and interest to become certified in the operation of warehouse equipment will be considered.

Additional Requirements Information:

Work requires moderate physical effort and the use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity to perform the essential duties of this job:

The employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee may lift, lower, or carry products up to a maximum of 50 pounds by hand.

The employee will operate warehouse equipment. Using proper safety procedures will eliminate any potential hazards.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

• Job Identification 59249
• Job Category Warehouse
• Locations 9 Tantramar Cr., Amherst, NS, B4H 4J6, CA