Full-Time Forklift Operator in Ottawa
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City Ottawa
Province/State Ontario
Title Warehouseman – Forklift Operator
Job Description Our East End client is looking for an experienced Warehouseman to join their prominent organization!
This position has several functions including but not limited to: forklift operation, receiving goods, picking orders, loading and unloading trailers, inventory and cycle counting, and operation of other warehouse equipment, general material handling and assisting other staff as required
Responsibilities . Utilizing a forklift or end rider
. Pick orders for shipment and move product to various locations around the warehouse.
. Moving product from manufacturing lines, warehouse bin locations, staging areas and ensuring they are properly palletized for storage or shipment.
. Completing primary and secondary verifications of picked orders.
. Stretch wrapping and labeling of pallets for shipment.
. Physical loading and unloading pallets from trailers using forklifts.
. Placing and removing product from the pallet racking system as well as bulk storage or staging locations.
. Use of radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and loading functions, as required.
. Basic knowledge of computers and inventory management software.
. Operating all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
. Maintaining forklifts and batteries
. Cleaning up debris on warehouse floor
. Sorting inventory and re-organizing loose or stray products
. Completing inventory and cycle counts to ensure good inventory controls are maintained.
. Participation in tool box talks.
. Participate in HSSE training and meetings.
Requirements . Current forklift operation certificate (Required).
. Experience with end rider (desired but not essential).
. Workplace safety training such as WHMIS.
. Successful completion of HSSE testing (Required).
. Fall arrest training (desired but not essential).
. TDG training (desired but not essential).
. Must maintain a valid forklift license
. Must have no criminal record
. Knowledge and experience with SAP is considered an asset
. A positive attitude & pleasant personality
. Effective memory skills
. Good mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
. Good hand eye coordination
. Computer skills (basic knowledge of computers and their operation is desired)
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
. Employee must be available: All shifts, Monday thru Sunday (this position will shift work and flexible shift operation).
. Work environment: The main job duties involve inside work, however, there will be a requirement to load trailers in all weather conditions.
. Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
. Assist in physical inventories
. Ensure proper stock rotation.
. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and operate within Wills Transfer established HSSE procedures and policies.
. Ability to maintain a clean and neat working environment.
. Willingness to assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
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If you are interested and qualified for this position please apply today!
How to Apply
For details on how to apply, please visit: http://www.drakejobs.comWe encourage all candidates who have the right mix of skills, abilities and a passion for excellence to apply. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.