Operator, Forklift

Work setting

• Urban area
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Build pallets
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Ship orders
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Provide customer service
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory
• Hazardous products handling and storage

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Strapping machine
• Hoists or winches
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Subsidised public transportation