Forklift Operator

FedEx • Brampton, ON

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment (excluding Order Picker, Turret, and Drexel) to support product receipt, storage, and order fulfillment. This role ensures product safety, quality, and legality while maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate basic powered material handling equipment (e.g., electric pallet jack, forklift).
• Comfortable working on equipment at extended heights.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write and interpret information.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Ability to sit, walk, or stand for the duration of the shift.
• Must possess visual acuity to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to conduct physical tasks with a full range of motion throughout the warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• If the incumbent resides in the province of Quebec, Functional French (written and spoken) is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-case order picking for replenishment, customer orders, and packaging components.
• Retrieve and put away pallets in narrow aisle bulk rack storage systems.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure transaction accuracy.
• Load and unload pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines using equipment or manual handling.
• Sort and build product pallets to meet customer specifications.
• Apply shrink wrap to pallets using appropriate machinery.
• Complete pre- and post-operation equipment checklists.
• Maintain storage location accuracy through daily cycle counts and inventory maintenance tasks.
• Perform other distribution functions as needed based on business volume and operational needs.

Benefits

• We foster respectful, safe, and inclusive workplaces where everyone is valued for their unique contributions.
• Please let us know if you need an accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. We will work with you to support your needs.

What This Job Offers

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