Forklift Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a forklift operator in a warehouse/shipping environment.
• VALID forklift license from an accredited training program (class 1, 4, 5).
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Able to communicate well in English via radio and in-person.
• Clear speech.
• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques.
• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.
• Able to work independently and in team.

Responsibilities

• Operate lifting devices, e.g. forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, lift beams and swivel hooks inside and outside.
• Confirm inventory transactions are complete.
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices.
• Put away received materials to proper storage locations.
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Accurately ship and receive product.
• May perform other activities such as assisting in taking inventory and weighing/checking materials.
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Accurately weigh and document materials.
• Participate in clean-up of yard and facility.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodation for applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities.