Overview
We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate must have strong experience operating Walkie Riders and electric forklifts and be highly confident driving forklifts safely in and out of trailers.
Candidates must also have excellent warehouse awareness and memory skills, including the ability to quickly recognize, locate, and remember where shipments, products, and inventory are stored within the warehouse. Experience in fast-paced warehouse and distribution environments is required.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate Walkie Riders, electric forklifts, clamp trucks, and other warehouse equipment
- Confidently load and unload trailers with accuracy and efficiency
- Drive forklifts safely in tight spaces and in and out of trailers
- Move, stage, and organize inventory throughout the warehouse
- Accurately pick and prepare orders for shipment
- Maintain strong awareness of product locations and shipment placement within the warehouse
- Use warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory and shipments
- Conduct daily forklift inspections and report maintenance concerns
- Follow all warehouse safety procedures and company policies
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
Qualifications
- Mandatory experience operating Walkie Riders and electric forklifts
- Must be highly skilled and confident driving forklifts in and out of trailers
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and shipment organization
- Excellent memory and ability to remember product and shipment locations
- Previous warehouse/distribution experience required
- Forklift certification preferred
- Ability to safely perform heavy lifting and repetitive tasks
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) is an asset
- Strong attention to detail, safety, and accuracy
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Scarborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable with $19 per hour?
- Can you drive a walkie rider, clamp truck and forklift?
- Can you come Monday to Friday at 5am to 1pm?
Experience:
- Warehouse Forklift and Walkie: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
