Warehouse - Forklift Operator (Afternoon Shift)

197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada Req #501
February 12, 2024

Job Title: Forklift Operator                                                

Department: Warehouse                                                  

Supervisor: Manager, Warehouse

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Manager and is responsible for supplying the necessary materials and/or product to the molding/printing departments. They will put away finished product that comes out of the Molding and Printing departments, placing them into the designated area according to the warehouse footprint.

 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

 

  • Ensure accuracy of all scanning transactions in the LX system, as well as physical movement of product throughout the warehouse
  • Pick orders as requested
  • Load trucks as requested
  • Provide support for the inventory control and/or QC department as per supervisor’s request
  • Follow directions provided when putting together customer orders to ensure orders are organized and put together as per customer specifications, build up skids for shipment if required
  • Fulfill all HACCP requirements and report any critical control point non- conformances
  • Work and act in a safe manner, obeying all company safety rules and regulations
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Warehouse Supervisor
  • Store all finished and unfinished product in their appropriate warehouse location
  • Properly maintain forklift/reach truck and ensure daily vehicle checks are conducted and Check sheets are appropriately logged
  • Gather, weigh, log transfer and load all scrap as required
  • Organize and consolidate skids to ensure Warehouse efficiency (the same product together in one place)
  • Ensure the Warehouse is maintained in an orderly fashion, completing housekeeping responsibilities as required

 

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

Educational Requirements: Grade 12 education or equivalent  

Minimum Experience/Field: Three years Forklift experience in a fast paced Production/Manufacturing environment

Licenses/Permits Required: Must be a licensed Forklift operator (both Reach and Counterbalance)

Communication Skills: must have good command of the English language both verbal and written

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Must be able to perform basic mathematical skills

 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

 

  • Ability to anticipate and handle challenging situations effectively, seeking input and involving others when possible
  • Consistently uses good judgement while decision making, analyses problems from different angles to seek alternatives before determining best solutions
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency, assuming responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple departments
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

 

 

 

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
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  • 197 Norseman St, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2R5, Canada