Warehouse Operator

Position: FORKLIFT OPERATOR/MATERIAL HANDLER (Warehouse)

Position Location: BURLINGTON

Primary Function:

To prepare, load, and unload building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a forklift truck. Load and unload heavy building materials by hand when needed.

Work experience and other requirements:

• Proven ability to operator a lift truck (propane) in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be physically fit and able to do the work involved
• Health and Safety Conscious
• Obtain and follow clear direction from supervisors/ managers and ensure a high level of effectiveness
• Safe operation of a lift truck and other equipment while loading or unloading building materials
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule, according to specific instructions by the supervisor/ manager to meet customer demands

Skills and knowledge:

• Effective written and oral communication skills (ability to speak, read and write English)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• General tool use including basic skills with hand tools
• Works well under pressure
• Knowledge of building materials

Physical Activity Description:

Activities include, but, are not limited to;

• Loading and unloading of building supply materials from company and vendor trucks
• Pulling, pushing and torso twisting movements to transfer building materials
• Pull, Lift or flip drywall to stack materials (piles of drywall or other products)
• Lifting and carrying of drywall and insulation with weight up to 80 pounds

Compensation and Benefits:

• Company benefit plan
• Market leading hourly rates
• Overtime (after 44+ hours)

Benefits:

· Extended health care

· Dental care

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants are required to provide their accommodation needs in advance and submit adequate documentation to support their request for accommodation in the assessment process and/or to perform the essential duties of the posted position. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person