FORKLIFT OPERATOR

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We are looking for a certified, experienced Forklift Operator to work with our client in Ottawa’s south end.  

Schedule & Wage:  

·       Schedule is full time days, Monday to Friday, from 7:00am to 4:00pm

·       Pay rate ranges from $20.00 to $24.00/hour, based on experience

What the job involves:

  • Operating a forklift as well as other warehouse equipment such as backhoes and pallet lifts, in compliance with load weight and secure load restrictions

  • Loading and unloading shipments, manually and/or with the use of a lift truck

  • Verifying supplier packing slips against actual deliveries, identifying and reporting discrepancies to the Supervisor

  • Verifying and tracking product shipped out of the warehouse, accurately preparing associated documentation in a timely manner

  • Stocking product on shelves in a safe and organized way, notifying the Supervisor when stock levels are low or back-ordered

  • Picking customer orders in a timely, friendly manner

  • Leading cycle and year-end inventory counts

  • Participating in the maintenance of a safe, clean and organized warehouse

What the job requires of you:

  • Forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience

  • Clean criminal record check

  • Willingness to work both indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Physical stamina with the ability to lift heavy items on a repetitive basis

  • Ability to communicate politely and professionally, providing exceptional customer service

  • Provide your own CSA-approved steel toe boots

Local Staffing is an Ottawa-based recruitment agency. We work primarily in the manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics industries. For more information please visit our website at www.local-staffing.com

We are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing diversity and accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. All applicants must make their requirements known when contacted.