JD Smith is currently recruiting for a Forklift Operator for our warehouse located in Vaughan, ON. This is an afternoon shift opportunity. Your hours of work will be 2:30pm through 11:00pm Monday through Friday.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate location.
- Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform some hand picking, RF scanning and packing duties in addition to entering shipment details in a courier shipping system.
- Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
- Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, man-up order picker, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Maintain the facility’s equipment and material in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a daily basis inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
- Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
- Safety, Sanitation & Security: Maintain a clean, neat and organized work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner promoting safety.
- Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance, as required.
FORKLIFT OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferably at least one year Forklift experience
- Must have a Forklift certificate of training
- Experience working in a fast paced, high-volume environment with multiple customers
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly dependable with superior attendance record
We have company paid benefits, a pension plan, and overtime. If you are looking to join a company that values your work ethic and appreciates your drive, we would love to hear from you!
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to reference and employment verification checks prior to receiving an offer of employment.
We thank you for your application, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
No phone calls please. No agencies.
JD Smith is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group.
Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess or select applicants.
Pay: $22.02 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Concord, ON L4K 1J5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Forklift : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
