Family-run for 50 years, KOTT Inc. is one of Ontario’s largest suppliers of residential construction products and services. Our more than 250 employees serve builders and contractors from four manufacturing and distribution locations in Ottawa and the GTA.

What’s the opportunity?

You like to be outdoors, enjoy physically challenging work, and thrive on the teamwork and work ethic that is required to meet the demands of our rapid-paced environment. You are a great multitasker, can work under pressure with minimal supervision, and you pay close attention to detail.

Your regular schedule is Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm and Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with overtime hours possible during peak periods.

The wage range for this position is $21.00-$25.75/hour, based on your skills and experience.

Why join KOTT?

· Group benefits plan – includes medical, dental & vision care

· Health & wellness flex spending account – $500/year

· Employee recognition program – $6000 in prizes awarded/year

· Community support – $100/year given to a community organization of your choosing

· KOTT Store – employees get 50% off branded clothing

· Paid uniforms for customer-facing employees

· Annual boot allowance for Operations employees

· Employee & Family Assistance Program – free counselling, self-help resources available 24/7

· Hiring referral bonuses – $250 for each successful hire you recommend

· Performance assessments held twice/year

· Employee & family events

· Five core values guide the way we run our business

· Occupational Health & Safety is a priority

Your day-to-day responsibilities

· Loading, unloading,



and moving building materials and finished products

· Operating a variety of equipment

· Picking orders and stock

· Maintaining and organizing inventory

What you need to succeed

· At least 3 years’ experience operating a Forklift

· Experience in physical inventory management is an asset

· Experience working with building materials is an asset

· Valid drivers license required

· Capable of heavy lifting daily

· Strong safety focus

· Ability to work well as part of a team

· Self-motivated, hardworking, positive

· Attention to detail

· Ability to communicate well in English

Please note that CSA-approved safety footwear is required – KOTT will provide other PPE

Applicants please note

· Reliable transportation is essential - KOTT is not on a bus route

· Pay will be based on skills and experience

· You must be legally eligible to work in Canada

· KOTT Inc. is an equal opportunity employer

· Contact KOTT HR if you need accommodations to apply or interview.

· This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

· While KOTT may use AI tools to help with screening resumes and assessing applicant's skills against job requirements, final candidate selection is made by the KOTT hiring manager/team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00-$25.75 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
- Framing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Forklift Operator (Uxbridge)
🏢 KOTT
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