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On behalf of our client, we are seeking a certified forklift operator; must hold valid certification through a recognized training centre in Canada.
3-5 years operating experience preferred.
Must be qualified to operate compliant mobile equipment in accordance with federal & regional regulations and industry standards.
Must have knowledge pertaining to the following areas:
- Occupational Health & Safety Act and Legislation
- Fundamentals of Class 1-7 lift truck operation
- Stability characteristics of a forklift
- Components of a lift truck
- Operating controls
- Load handling, data plates, safety equipment
- Proper fuel handling
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- WHMIS Certificate
- Forklift Operator Certification
Additional Skills
- Customer service skills
- Ship orders
Specific Skills
- Transport and distribute materials and goods
- Stack goods
- Pick orders and stock
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
- Pack and unpack goods
- Maintain and organize inventory
Work Setting
- Warehouse
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Pallet lifters
- Industrial lift trucks and forklifts
- Radio frequency scanners (RFS)
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Security and Safety
- Bondable
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)