Important details:
- Candidates must be prepared to train and work on the line when not needed to drive forklift. The potential of being on the truck is often high.
Wage & Shifts
- Wage to be determined
- Crew A: Monday to Thursday – 6:00am to 4:30pm
- Crew B: Tuesday to Friday – 6:00pm to 4:30am
- Crew C: Friday & Saturday – 6:00am to 4:30pm –AND- Sunday & Monday – 6:00pm to 4:30am
Required skills, knowledge and abilities
- Valid forklift certification
- 5 years working experience driving a forklift in a busy warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent (will ask for proof)
- Previous experience working in shipping / receiving is preferred
- Ability to work 10.5-hour shifts
- Proficient at speaking, writing, reading and comprehending English
Key Success Skills for this role:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident driving in tight and narrow spaces.
- Flexibility and adaptability for various tasks as jobs changes by customer requirements.
- Exceptional work ethic, able to work well with others in a team environment.
Summary of essential job functions
- Operate forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
- Supporting the production line to ensure the labourers do not run out of automotive parts.
- Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle, which includes pre-and post shift inspection of vehicle and reporting of any maintenance requirements or issues with the equipment.
- Receive and unload inbound shipments, safely move product to storage locations.
- Efficiently stack and store products in appropriate areas.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
- Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Work with team members to ensure appropriate records and reports are completed to guarantee tight inventory control and security. Assist in physical inventories when required.
- Other duties as assigned.