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Forklift Operator

  • Delhi, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 20, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Forklift/PIT Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment to move, stack, and relocate merchandise and finished goods. They also supply production lines with materials and monitor stockpiles to ensure safety and operational efficiency.

Job details

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply!! The pay for this position at Scotts will generally fall between $0,00 - 0,00 per hour and is paid weekly. Scotts will consider various factors in determining the actual pay including your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. The Forklift / PIT Operator is responsible for operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT), front end loaders or other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, count merchandise, move around finished palleted goods including loading/unloading trucks and flatbeds, prepares organic mixes using a heavy equipment loader, pushes or relocates piles to ensure segregation of materials. Supplies production with a continuous supply of material. Monitors the stockpiles for excessive heat, turns stockpiles, extinguishes small fires and ensures the proper amount of water is used to prepare the stockpile for production use. The Forklift / PIT Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties. Requisite Qualifications: Ability to work in a team; Must have at least one year experience operating a PIT or other heavy equipment; Must be able to do basic math functions such as adding, subtracting and dividing; Must be able to read and write; Must be able to complete the pre-shift inspection forms; Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes safety. Not interested in this role? Stay up to date on future opportunities by joining our ScottsMiracle-Gro talent communities. Scotts is an EEO Employer, dedicated to a culturally diverse, drug free workplace. EEO/AA Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Notification to Agencies: Please note that the Scotts Miracle-Gro company does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement, and specific approval to submit resumes to an approved requisition, the Scotts Miracle-Gro company will not consider or approve payment regarding recruiter fees or referral compensations.

What you’ll do

The Forklift/PIT Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment to move, stack, and relocate merchandise and finished goods. They also supply production lines with materials and monitor stockpiles to ensure safety and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least one year of experience operating a PIT or heavy equipment and possess basic math, reading, and writing skills. The ability to work effectively in a team and conduct pre-shift safety inspections is required.

Listed skills

  • Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
  • Teamwork · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Forklift operation · Preferred
  • Material Handling · Preferred
  • Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Forklift operation
  • PIT operation
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Loading and unloading
  • Material handling
  • Basic math
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Inventory management
  • Teamwork
  • Front End Loaders
  • Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Operation
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Flatbed Truck Operation
  • Forklift Truck
  • General Mathematics
  • Merchandising
  • Order Picking
  • Loading And Unloading

Job areas

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

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