Warehouse Worker - Forklift Operator

Penske; Acton Vale; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Acton Vale is seeking experienced Forklift Operators. This role involves organizing merchandise, loading trailers, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have at least one year of counterbalance forklift experience and the ability to work in varying conditions. The position offers a competitive wage of $23.12 to $26.12 per hour, with benefits including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for growth. Shift flexibility is required.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Associate Referral Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of counterbalance forklift experience required.
• Previous experience in warehousing or material handling.
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately organize and sort merchandise for loading.
• Load and unload trailers using a counterbalance forklift.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

Attention to safety

Ability to follow directions

Flexibility for overtime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Penske Logistics is looking for Forklift Operators to become part of an excellent team in Acton Vale. This is a great opportunity for experienced counterbalance forklift operators who are safety conscious and have a pleasant, outgoing attitude who want to excel in a warehouse environment.

Why Penske Logistics for you

Work Schedule:

• Must be available to work Monday – Friday,
• Morning Shift: 7am – 3:30pm
• Evening Shift: 3:30pm – 12AM
• Must be available to work any shift

Pay Rate:

• Base Rate: $23.12-$26.12 per hour
• Evening Shift Premium: $1.50 per hour (3:30p – 12AM)

Additional Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• RRSP
• Associate Referral Program

Our associates also enjoy numerous associate discounts and opportunities to grow with the organization!

Job Responsibilities

• Accurately organize and sort merchandise for loading
• Load and unload trailers using a counterbalance forklift
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Move merchandise within the warehouse
• Comply with all safety requirements
• Electronically scan products using a warehouse management system
• Ensure damaged products are identified and removed upon receipt
• Complete daily reports
• Communicate information with other colleagues
• Attach identification labels to pallets or mark them with identifying information
• Prepare pallets for shipment
• Operate forklifts or pallet jacks to transport merchandise
• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of counterbalance forklift experience required
• Previous experience in warehousing or material handling
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Flexibility to work overtime
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required
• Proficient reading skills and ability to follow directions required
• Regular, predictable, and full attendance is an essential function of the job

Physical Requirements

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines, or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.