Forklift Driver

Linamar Corporation • Guelph, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Working under general supervision, a Material Handler moves material to various areas inside and outside the facility using a powered forklift truck (counterbalance or reach forklifts). Material Handlers support the receiving of material and the shipping of finished goods (mobile elevated work platforms).

Requirements

• Measure length, width and height of a truck trailer and length, width and height of filled pallets to find out how many pallets of products can fit in trailer.
• Estimate weight of products on pallets to decide whether they can be lifted by forklift.
• Communicate with suppliers to confirm details, such as purchase order numbers.
• Interact with co-workers to co-ordinate tasks and to discuss how to move heavy objects.
• Interact with supervisors to discuss problems, such as damaged shipments or shortages in orders.
• Refer to assembly drawings to perform minor machine repairs or to assemble pieces.
• Refer to schematic drawings, such as air brake system for a truck.
• Receive assignments from supervisors at beginning of each shift and plan how best to sequence tasks to meet deadlines.
• Adjust plans as needed if new loads arrive from suppliers sooner than expected.
• Ability to work with a partner and independently as needed.
• Use a team approach to get materials ready so that they may be moved out efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Some completion of high school
• Licensed to operate a tow motor (forklift). Class 2, 3 and 4 required.
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training required (for specific Material Handler positions).

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using basic material handling equipment.
• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing and unpacking.
• Operate winches and other loading devices to load and unload materials onto and off trucks.
• Operate a tow motor in a safe manner, both loading and unloading freight.
• Perform tow motor inspection.
• Keep all manufacturing and shipping/receiving areas organized.
• Empty chip bins into proper containers.
• Complete all shipping and receiving documentation.
• Organize, collect and ship finished mobile elevated work platforms as per customer requirements.
• May perform other activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing and checking materials.
• Perform other duties/projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED