Forklift Operator

Internal Job Board•Toronto, ON

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the transport, retrieval, and storage of pallets within the warehouse/facility. You will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and will be required to perform general warehouse duties. This role focuses on delivering a high level of service to our production rooms/distribution centre by delivering the materials and products in a timely manner and maintaining a safe and well-organized warehouse/facility. As a Forklift Operator, you bring Lush’s Leadership Practices into all elements of your business: Be Real, Be Curious, Lead Fearlessly, Adapt and Evolve, Grow Talent, and Live with Purpose.

Requirements

Current Lush employee
Has held current role for a minimum of 1-year
Able to perform all required Production Assistant/Distribution Associate duties
Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, on your feet and lift 50 pounds
Capable of physical activities such as standing for long durations, bending down, pulling, and pushing
Flexibility to work within the Distribution, Digital and Manufacturing businesses as required
Can operate basic warehouse equipment (picking carts, handheld scanners, pump-trucks, etc.)
Able to organize multiple tasks at the same time and establish priorities
Able to remain motivated and engaged in work
Able to communicate effectively with others
Able to work in a team environment as well as individually
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Confident with basic mathematics, ability to count, including addition and subtraction
Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable
Comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate with peers and leadership on all platforms (i.e. in person, via email, via Google/Teams chat)
Comfortable providing and receiving feedback
Flexible to work all shifts and some holidays, overtime and weekends
Commitment to abide by and oversee health & safety regulations
Commitment to abide by and oversee our quality and good manufacturing practices
Comfortably and safely navigating MHE on a regular basis
Valid forklift certification(s)

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experience
Previous experience as a Seasonal Forklift Operator with Lush
Practical knowledge of health & safety regulations
Experienced with using counterbalance forklifts
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX
Experienced with using reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts

Responsibilities

Practice safe work and identify unsafe situations to the appropriate individuals
Operate forklift and material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring to conduct a pre-driving inspection before use
Transport materials in accordance with set standards
Log issues with the forklift and report to supervisors
Identify and report faulty or damaged racking immediately to supervisors, log issues with the forklift and report to supervisors
Perform water maintenance on the forklift when required
Load and unload trucks using forklifts or material handling equipment when required
Deliver materials to the appropriate location
Ensure all materials and skids have the correct labels and information
Shipping duties, including building, wrapping pallets, and stocking raw materials
Retrieve and deliver materials and moulds as required for production, ensuring appropriate and accurate labelling of all items being stored
Use a handheld scanner to transfer inventory efficiently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Stock and replenish shelves, racks, cases, and bins in accordance with the FIFO method
Perform general physical activities in the warehouse, including but not limited to: loading, unloading, sorting and moving of products and materials
Perform general production duties including, but not limited to, producing high-quality Lush products, fill/pour/press/pack/label product accurately, keeping up with production demands
Assist Inventory Controllers with inventory counts and inventory organization
Conduct daily inventory counts, product rotation checks, investigate and reconciliation inventory issues
Basic tasks in AX, such as inputting information
Supports new or returning staff as required with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities, while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being followed
Adhere to room/departmental and company policies and best practices for quality, cleanliness and health and safety
Perform general housekeeping and equipment cleaning duties