Founded in 1880, Krug is well recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturer of high-quality business and healthcare furniture. For over 140 years, Krug’s reputation has been built on the principles of integrity and dignity in its relations with its staff, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which it operates. Krug is known for our innovation in solving challenges others can't. We are committed to being a leader in our industry by providing products and services that meet or exceed the expectations of our customers.

We are seeking an experienced Material Control / Forklift and Reach Operator to join our dynamic team at our Warehouse Facility in Kitchener to build loads on trailers, as per instruction, manually or by lift truck, and to unload trailers in the same manner.

• Operate lift truck in a safe manner
• Perform safety checks on lift trucks as per company guidelines
• Unloads containers either using forklift or manually by hand
• Helps receive product by verifying correct incoming product, counting incoming product
• Reskids loads to proper racking height and or proper skids manually by hand
• Uses wrapping machine to stretch wrap skidded product
• Assists in picking product from racking system when required
• Assists in putting away product into the racking system when required

Keeps warehouse neat and tidy

Empties garbage when required

Load trucks per instructions

Other duties as assigned

Perform all responsibilities/services in accordance with the company Quality Assurance Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 education, or equivalent
• 6 months - 1 year experience operating Forklift preferred but willing to train the right person.
• Reach truck/propane license preferred
• Fall arrest training an asset
• Good language communication skills – written & verbal
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Good computer navigation skills – working knowledge of MS Excel

*This role involves; heavy lifting, constant walking, some climbing to build loads.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a great group of people.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Krug is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Should you require accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an existing position vacancy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.41 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person