Forklift Operator (VNA, CON, PND, Day Shift)

Giant Tiger•Johnstown, ON

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a Forklift Operator for our 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, Ontario. This role involves driving Narrow Aisle and High Bay Reach trucks to service Order Pickers and VNA Forklift Operators, focusing on safe and efficient operation. The operator will follow Warehouse Management System directions to replenish and put away items in conventional and Symbotic racking areas, identify and scan SKUs, account for damages, and maintain daily productivity counts. Support for other departments may be required as directed by a supervisor.

Requirements

Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and complies with Ontario Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) standards
Capable of sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting heavy objects throughout shift
Experience operating a forklift and working comfortably at heights of 30 feet
Comfortable in a noisy, fast-paced environment
Punctual, self-motivated, attention to detail and spatially aware of surroundings
Basic math and PC skills
Successful machine certification is a mandatory condition of employment as it is an occupational requirement
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain authorization for the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a warehouse environment
Experience with a Warehouse Management System
Experience operating a forklift or similar machine
Positive attitude
Class G2 or higher driver’s license

Responsibilities

Drive Narrow Aisle and High Bay Reach trucks through high trafficked areas to service Order Pickers and VNA Forklift Operators with a focus on safe and efficient operation
Follow Warehouse Management System directions and supervisor directions to replenish and put away in both conventional and Symbotic racking areas
Identify SKU number and quantity to accurately scan and put away items from one location to another
Identify and account for damages by moving damaged cases to the designated area
Maintain a daily productivity count
Support other departments, when necessary, as directed by the supervisor

Benefits

Competitive compensation with guaranteed increases based on cumulative hours worked
Overnight shifts and cold storage location qualify for hourly premiums
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (6% company contribution for permanent, full-time employees)
Flexible, cost-shared health and dental benefits plan (available after 3 months of full-time work)
Annual paid time off, including personal and vacation days
Company-paid machine training and certification
20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear at Giant Tiger stores
10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases at Giant Tiger stores
Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour
24/7 on-site gym access
24/7 on-site Micro Market
Recognition program with monetary rewards and other perks
Annual allowance for CSA-approved safety footwear
Parental leave wage top-up