Plant Loader (Forklift Op) - CA

Job summary

The Plant Loader is responsible for operating a forklift and performing labour tasks to load products in a busy yard environment. The role involves juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines while reporting to the Yard Supervisor.

Job details

Unilock, a family-owned and operated business, originally introduced the paving stone to North America in 1972. Backed by family values and a commitment to quality, Unilock has grown to become the premier manufacturer of paving stones and retaining walls. Traveling the globe in search of inspiration, Unilock strives to stay on the leading edge of design and manufacturing innovation, to reflect the evolving needs, wants and sense of style of its customers. We currently have an opening in our Barrie, Ontario location for a full-time seasonal Loader/Forklift Operator. This key position within our organization will report to the Yard Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be a team-oriented individual with a strong, self-directed work ethic. In a busy work environment, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines is a necessity. This employee must be available to work both inside and outside, Saturdays, and be able to work 42-60 hours per week. There is heavy lifting involved due to the nature of our product QUALIFICATIONS * 2 years of experience as a Labourer and forklift operator * Applicants must have own mode of transportation, as public transit is unavailable to this site * Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office * Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, and background check BENEFITS * Comprehensive benefit package * Immediate enrolment into Health & Dental benefits. * Profit Sharing * Employer matched pension plan * Wellness Program EXISITING OPPORTUNITY: This posting represents an active vacancy within our organization. We are seeking qualified candidates and look forward to advancing the recruitment process promptly. EQUITY: We are committed to tackling the difficult but important subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our goal is to ensure that our company always provides an environment where everyone has a deep sense of belonging, knows they are understood, and feels confident that they will be supported in their efforts to reach their full potential. SUSTAINABILITY: We know that we have a duty to do our part to protect the environment and have set an aggressive goal for our company to be carbon neutral by 2035. ACCESSIBILITY: Unilock is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

What you’ll do

The Plant Loader is responsible for operating a forklift and performing labour tasks to load products in a busy yard environment. The role involves juggling multiple tasks under tight deadlines while reporting to the Yard Supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a labourer and forklift operator and possess their own transportation. Ability to pass a physical and background check, as well as basic computer skills, is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Health Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Employer Matched Pension Plan
• Wellness Program

Listed skills

• Heavy Lifting · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Basic Computer · Preferred
• Microsoft · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• basic computer skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift Operation
• Labouring
• Microsoft Office
• Time Management
• Heavy Lifting
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Trades
• Construction
• Transportation

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