Are you someone who enjoys evening work and welcomes overtime opportunities? We're seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator to join our client's team in the East End. This full-time role is perfect for a reliable and hardworking individual looking to grow with a great team and make a lasting impact.

Required skills and qualifications:

- 1+ year of experience in a similar warehouse or material handling position, with a proven track record of efficiency and accuracy
- Valid certification and previous experience operating an electric counterbalance forklift, with ability to navigate tight spaces and handle heavy loads
- Capability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, with proper lifting techniques and attention to safety protocols
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Ability to listen attentively to instructions, ask clarifying questions, and follow directions accurately
- Willingness to work beyond midnight on a frequent basis

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

- Pick and pack orders accurately and efficiently to meet customer demands, ensuring timely and damage-free shipment
- Load orders and skids into trucks for next-day delivery, verifying shipment details and ensuring secure transportation
- Utilize the in-house system to ship out orders, generating shipping labels, tracking numbers, and updating order status
- Operate an electric counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently, loading/unloading products and supplies
- Receive product shipments, inspecting for damage and verifying quantities, and enter them into the inventory management system.




- Assist customers with gathering/loading their orders in the drive-thru section of the warehouse, providing excellent customer service.
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment, adhering to safety protocols
- Lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, utilizing proper lifting techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits and perks:

- Health and dental coverage after probation
- Employee stock option program
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots
- Centrally located with free parking for easy commuting
- Room for growth and career development
- Collaborative and supportive team atmosphere

Wage: $22.00 per hour

Regular hours: Monday to Friday – 4:00pm – 12:00am with a strong possibility of overtime

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

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Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Are you comfortable working beyond midnight on a regular basis (overtime)?

Experience:

- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)
- French (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Own vehicle (required)

Location:

- Ottawa, ON (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Forklift Operator (Canada)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Canada