forklift truck operator

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Warehouse

Tasks

• Build pallets
• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or with basic material handling equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Pick orders and stock
• Weigh materials and goods
• Make labels and attach to goods
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Forklift Operator Certification

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficiency
• Hardworking
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week