Forklift Operator I

Overview The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Responsibilities Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferred Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification Strong attention to detail and accuracy Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies Canada Equal Opportunity/Disability Statement NFI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In compliance with Ontario and British Columbia’s pay transparency laws, and in an effort to promote transparency and equal pay for equal work, NFI provides salary/wage range and other information in job postings across all Canadian provinces and territories. Profit Center PC-6301

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating material handling equipment to move, stack, and store merchandise within the warehouse. They also perform order picking, inventory counts, and maintain accurate documentation using RF scanning devices.

The role prefers a High School Diploma or GED and at least 6 months of forklift operation experience. Candidates must be able to qualify and pass the NFI forklift certification.

• Customer servicePreferred
• Warehouse operationsPreferred
• Attention to detailPreferred
• Microsoft ExcelPreferred
• Forklift operationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Forklift operation
• Material handling
• Warehouse operations
• Inventory management
• RF scanning
• Safety compliance
• Order picking
• Order checking
• Equipment inspection
• Basic math
• Excel
• Computer proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Customer service
• Material Handling Equipment
• Inventory Staging
• Product Security
• Forklift Certification
• Safety Procedures
• Management
• Customer Service
• Cycle Counting
• Forklift Truck
• General Mathematics
• Warehousing
• Inventory Control
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Order Picking
• Physical Inventory
• Detail Oriented

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Trades
• Transportation
• Forklift Operator
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• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week