Counterbalance Forklift Operator / Dock Worker – Ottawa

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Ottawa, ON
Pay: $25.42 per hour, paid weekly
Shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Protrans Personnel Services is currently hiring a full-time Counterbalance Forklift Operator / Dock Worker for a fast-paced warehouse and transportation environment in Ottawa, ON.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced forklift operator who has worked in a dock, transportation, courier, LTL, shipping/receiving, or warehouse distribution environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable operating a counterbalance forklift while also performing general dock and warehouse duties.

What We Offer

- Full-time hours
- Monday to Friday schedule
- Afternoon shift: 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Competitive pay: $25.42 per hour
- Weekly pay every Friday
- PPE provided
- Chance to work in a fast-paced transportation and warehouse environment

Responsibilities

- Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
- Load and unload trailers, trucks, products, and materials
- Move, locate, relocate, stack, stage, and count products
- Pull and prepare orders for shipment
- Ensure the correct number and type of products are loaded
- Perform dock work, shipping/receiving, and general labour tasks
- Assist with product staging and warehouse organization
- Work in a fast-paced warehouse, dock, or production environment
- Follow all company health and safety procedures
- Maintain a clean and safe work area

Requirements

- Must have a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence
- Minimum 2 year of forklift operating experience required
- Previous dock worker, LTL, courier, transportation, shipping/receiving, or warehouse experience is preferred
- Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, and perform physical work for long periods




- Comfortable working around moving equipment, machinery, noise, and dust
- Must be able to communicate in English
- Must be able to provide or pass a clear background check
- Must be comfortable working Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Preferred Experience

- LTL freight experience
- Courier or transportation dock experience
- Cross-dock experience
- Loading and unloading trailers
- Shipping and receiving
- RF scanner experience
- General labour or warehouse associate experience

Work Environment

This position is in a warehouse and dock environment with artificial lighting, moving equipment, machinery, noise, and dust. PPE will be provided.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Counterbalance Forklift Operator looking for full-time work in Ottawa, apply today.

We appreciate your interest. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For a full list of opportunities with Protrans Personnel Services, please visit:
https://www.protrans.ca/en/employees/

About Protrans

Protrans Personnel Services Inc. is a full-service recruitment company specializing in supporting customers with their contingent workforce needs in transportation, warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, and administrative placements. For over thirty years, our commitment to customers and employees has earned us the reputation of being a premium staffing company providing flexible workforce solutions and rewarding career opportunities.

Protrans Personnel Services is committed to equal opportunity employment and providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment. Accommodations are available in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Pay: $25.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Counterbalance Forklift Operator (Ottawa)
🏢 Protrans Personnel Services
📍 Ottawa