Location: Lakeshore Boulevard, with frequent travel and work between Lakeshore Boulevard and Mississauga locations.
Hours: Day shift, generally 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; hours may vary according to operational needs
Salary: $37.03/hour starting rate
Employment: Unionized, 6-month fixed-term contract; no advantages
About the Company:
Our client is a leading Canadian manufacturer and distributor of high-quality products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets.
Summary of Role:
The Warehouse Specialist (Shunting) is a 6-month fixed-term contract position responsible for supporting the efficient movement, loading, unloading, and transportation of materials and stock between facilities.Working within a collaborative team, this role primarily focuses on truck driving, shunting operations, and forklift operation, ensuring that customer orders and stock transfers are completed safely, accurately, and efficiently.The successful candidate will be responsible for transporting materials between the Lakeshore Boulevard and Mississauga locations,
operating a forklift to load and unload trucks, and supporting daily warehouse and distribution operations.A valid AZ driver's licence and forklift licence are mandatory. Previous truck driving and forklift operating experience are essential, while general warehouse experience is considered an asset.
- Must possess a valid AZ driver's licence.
- Must possess a valid forklift licence.
- Ability to safely perform physical duties, including lifting case goods weighing up to 60 pounds and moving drum stock weighing approximately 450 pounds.
- Familiarity with workplace safety procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
- Ability to work overtime as required to meet operational demands.
- Ability to acquire the necessary knowledge and proficiency in Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and U.S.
- Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) training is considered an asset.