Lift truck operator

Job summary

Build pallets and move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material-handling equipment. Label, pack, unpack, sort, crate, and stack goods in a food processing plant.

Job details

Overview Languages French Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 2 years to less than 3 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Confined spaces Cold/refrigerated Noisy Work setting Food processing plant Responsibilities Tasks Build pallets Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment Make labels and attach to goods Pack and unpack goods Sort, crate and stack goods Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Narrow aisle forklift training Forklift Operator Certification Experience and specialization Type of service and repair Optical price scanners Equipment and machinery experience Forklift Vehicle and equipment experience Pallet lifters Area of specialization Shipping and receiving Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Manual dexterity Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Collaborative Efficiency Time management Reliability Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Financial benefits Bonus Group insurance benefits Life insurance Night shift premium Long term benefits Long-term care insurance Other Benefits Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) Free parking available Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.) Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees Does not require Canadian work experience Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

What you’ll do

Build pallets and move, load, and unload products and materials by hand or using material-handling equipment. Label, pack, unpack, sort, crate, and stack goods in a food processing plant.

Requirements

The role requires 2 to less than 3 years of experience; no degree, certificate, or diploma is required. Forklift Operator Certification and narrow aisle forklift training are listed, along with the ability to handle repetitive tasks and loads up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Benefits

• Dental Plan • Health Care Plan • Bonus • Group Insurance Benefits • Life Insurance • Night Shift Premium • Long-Term Care Insurance • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP) • Free Parking

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Labeling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forklift Operation
• Narrow Aisle Forklift Operation
• Pallet Building
• Loading and Unloading
• Material Handling
• Labeling
• Packing and Unpacking
• Sorting and Stacking
• Shipping and Receiving
• Pallet Lifter Operation
• Optical Price Scanner Repair
• Time Management
• Reliability
• Collaboration

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage