Forklift Operator (Evenings)

Giant Tiger•Johnstown, ON

4d•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, replenishing and putting away items, identifying SKUs and quantities, accounting for damages, maintaining daily productivity counts, and supporting other departments as needed. The position requires adherence to safety standards, comfort in a fast-paced environment, and basic math and PC skills. Successful completion of paid machine training and in-house certification is mandatory.

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
Comfortable in a noisy, fast-paced environment
Punctual, self-motivated, attention to detail and spatially aware of surroundings
Basic math and PC skills
Must complete three days of paid machine training and successfully obtain in-house certification as a mandatory condition 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
Automatic company contribution of 6% of annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan 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
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
Company-paid machine training and certification
Company-sponsored events