Full-Time Forklift Operator

About:

Cardinal Couriers is looking for motivated individuals to join our team. This position is responsible for driving counterbalance forklift, shipping, receiving, Loading, and unloading orders into the trucks. This is a physically demanding, fast-paced environment that requires lifting, lowering, and carrying packages.

Roles/responsibilities of the ideal hire:

• Strict Adherence to PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) – Safety Vest, Safety Shoes 6” Inch Ankle High minimum and CSA Approved (Steel or Composite Toe)
• Pre-trip Forklift inspection at start of each shift and hand in inspection sheet end of shift to supervisor
• Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way.
• Good understanding of loading a trailer as per weight distribution
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet, Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping.
• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight.
• Move hazardous materials.
• Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards.
• Attend certification refresher courses.
• Use basic math skills.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Perform quality checks.
• Adhere to uniform requirements.
• Be alert of other employees in the work zone
• Report quality variances to the proper channels
• Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions.

Who you are:

• You have 2 years of experience of driving Counterbalance forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Comfortable operating a counterbalance forklift using forward and reverse steering.
• Experience with staging, loading and unloading trailers.
• You are a team player with a professional attitude & have positive relations with customers and colleague.
• You are described as a dedicated, hardworking, and very detail-oriented
• You can load/unload packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
• You have good communication skills, multi-tasking skills and can meet deadlines
• Keep an organized and clean environment
• You own a pair of safety boots
• You are flexible regarding start/end times (if needed).

We Offer:

• Extended health benefits (prescription, vision, dental, massage therapy, mental health, etc.)
• Positive, team-oriented, and safe work environment
• Permanent employment, Night, and Day shift (all year-round)
• Consistent Nights and/or days and hours
• Paid on-site training

Cardinal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and committed to creating an inclusive environment. We believe that diverse and inclusive teams empower us to make better decisions and inspire innovation so that we can better serve our customers and community. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing hr@cardinalcouriers.comand we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

Cardinal is committed to providing a respectful, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities. We continuously look for ways to build a culture that is welcoming to all and embodies the principles of inclusion and equal opportunity.

Cardinal supports the realization of a Canada without Barriers by 2040. We are committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive environment with and for persons with disabilities by meeting the requirements of the ACA, its regulations, standards, and all other relevant legislation concerning accessibility. We will achieve this by identifying, preventing, and removing barriers experienced by persons with disabilities who interact with our Company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• transportation warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• forklift license (required)

Work Location: In person