Forklift Operator

Job summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating equipment to ensure the safe and efficient flow of materials inside and outside the facility. Additional duties include loading and unloading trucks, organizing material locations, and performing yard maintenance.

Job details

As Canada’s largest manufacturer of steel building systems, BEHLEN values our people and our community as much as our clients value our work. Behlen Industries LP manufactures pre-engineered steel buildings used in recreational, commercial, and industrial markets. Behlen is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – A dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. Progress creates a career opportunity in Brandon, Manitoba. FORKLIFT OPERATOR Our Forklift Operator is responsible for operating the forklift both inside and outside to maintain a safe and efficient flow of material. The Forklift Operator is also responsible for assisting in the organization and set up of material locations, loading and unloading of trucks, yard maintenance and clean-up and other duties as required. Employees must be willing to work 8-hour shifts (shift work is required). This role requires: * 1-2 years forklift experience is required * Comfortable using various hand tools and measuring equipment * Must be mechanically inclined and have experience with preventative maintenance * Knowledge of quality and safety standards * Ability to lift up to 50lbs. * Excellent problem solving, written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline driven environment; adapt to change and work under pressure * Demonstrated positive attitude, initiative and the ability to work well with others. Behlen Industries LP provides a competitive total rewards package including professional growth, career development and continuous learning. Applicants with high standards for performance are encouraged to provide resume and cover letter to hr@behlen.ca [hr@behlen.ca]. This position will remain open until filled. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Behlen Industries LP welcomes applications from qualified candidates and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and section process.

What you’ll do

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating equipment to ensure the safe and efficient flow of materials inside and outside the facility. Additional duties include loading and unloading trucks, organizing material locations, and performing yard maintenance.

Requirements

Candidates must have 1-2 years of forklift experience and be mechanically inclined with knowledge of preventative maintenance. Applicants should be comfortable using hand tools and measuring equipment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Professional growth
• Career development
• Continuous learning

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Material handling
• Preventative maintenance
• Hand tools
• Measuring equipment
• Safety standards
• Quality standards
• Problem solving
• Written communication
• Verbal communication
• Time management
• Adaptability
• Hand Tools
• Continuous Development
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Lifting Ability
• Positivity
• Shift Work
• Disabilities
• Forklift Truck
• Problem Solving
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Safety Standards
• Loading And Unloading
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

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

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