VNA Forklift Operator (Evenings)

Giant Tiger•Johnstown, ON

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Giant Tiger Wholesale is looking to hire a VNA Forklift Operator for their 660,000 square foot distribution centre in Johnstown, Ontario. The role involves hands-on work in a supportive, safety-focused environment, contributing to getting products to stores and customers.

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
Experience operating a forklift and working comfortably at heights of 30 feet
Complete three days of paid machine training and successfully obtain in-house certification (mandatory condition of employment)

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
Hourly premiums for overnight shifts and working in cold storage locations
Automatic 6% contribution of annual earnings to a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan account, fully funded by the company for all permanent, full-time employees
Access to a 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
Commitment to career growth, promoting from within with coaching, training, and support
Store Discount: 20% off children’s, men’s, and ladies’ apparel and footwear, and 10% off health and beauty, grocery, toys, and housewares purchases
Overnight Shift Premium $2.00/hour (if applicable)
24/7 on-site gym access
24/7 on-site Micro Market
Recognition program that celebrates great work with monetary rewards and other perks
Annual allowance for CSA-approved safety footwear
Parental leave wage top-up
Company-paid machine training and certification
Great Culture & Work-Life Balance with company-sponsored events and static, non-rotating shifts