Forklift jobs in Canada

Job Summary: Ensure that internal and external customers are supplied with all required materials and supporting documentation.

Knowledge and Skills (Education):

• A minimum of Grade 12 is preferred or 2-3 years' experience in a factory setting.
• Must be able to interact effectively with employees at all levels in a team environment
• Ability to apply common sense understanding and sound judgment to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to perform this job successfully, and must be able to perform all essential functions.
• Valid forklift driver's license.

Major Accountabilities:

• Be present at work, ready to work at the assigned time for every scheduled work day.
• Follow all work instructions for all assigned operations.
• Work safely, following safety work instructions.
• Operating all equipment, machines, or other device in a manner that provides a safe working environment to yourself and others.
• Supply the assigned manufacturing area(s) with raw materials, parts, supplies and dunnage to maintain uptime.
• Operate assigned mobile equipment, including fork trucks safely and with due consideration to pedestrians. Perform inspections/maintenance of assigned mobile equipment as required.
• Ensures that all materials and finished goods are stored and labeled with proper documentation.
• Take inventory counts as required; make sure parts/finished goods are stored in designated locations.
• Report to supervision the absence of, or defect in any equipment or protective device of which you are aware and which may endanger the health and safety of yourself or another worker.

Working Conditions:

• Working in an office and plant environment
• Ability to work overtime as needed to support production
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments

• Ability to work in loud environments
• Ability to use hands, arms and wrist to work continuously throughout shift
• Safety shoes and safety glasses are required
• Contribute to safe, clean and comfortable work environment by applying the principles of the 5S discipline (simplify, separate, sanitize, standardize and support)

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations, Company Rules, Plant Rules, policies and procedures
• Must use or wear equipment, protective devices or certain clothing as required by the company

Back-up Duties:

• Perform other duties as required