Overview
Our client located in Scarborough is hiring a skilled Forklift Operator specializing in counterbalance forklifts to join their warehouse team. This role is essential for efficient material handling, order fulfillment, and maintaining smooth warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts in a quick-paced environment and possess robust computer knowledge needed for the receiving job in a warehouse
Location: Scarborough
Pay: $19/ hour
Shift: 7 am to 4 pm
Duties
Safely operate propane counterbalance forklifts to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse
Utilize clamp trucks and order pickers as needed to handle specific types of loads
Perform order picking tasks accurately using warehouse management systems (WMS)
Assist with inventory management by organizing stock and ensuring proper storage procedures
Conduct routine inspections of forklift equipment to ensure safety and proper functioning
Assist with heavy lifting tasks,
ensuring compliance with safety standards
Support warehouse distribution activities by efficiently fulfilling orders and preparing shipments
Maintain a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times
Skills
Proven experience operating forklift trucks, particularly counterbalance models
Must have excellent communication skills
Excellent computer knowledge
Ability to perform order picking accurately in a busy warehouse setting
Basic math skills for measuring, counting, and verifying quantities during operations
Experience with clamp trucks and order pickers is preferred but not mandatory
Physical ability for heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or operating equipment
Robust attention to safety procedures to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with regulations