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Plastipak Industries Inc. - a local plastic's manufacturing company is recruiting for the position of Material Handler (Forklift Operator).
This position is responsible for the continuous flow of inventory and stock rotation within all areas of our plant and movement of product within our warehouse.
The ideal candidate will have several years of experience on both stand up and sit down forklifts; be comfortable in the operation of a computerized live inventory system and have a strong warehousing background.
This vacancy is a temporary full time unionized position with a possibility of being permanent.
Shift work: 4 on 4 off - 12 hour shifts
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Oral communication
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Certification
Additional Skills
- Build pallets
Specific Skills
- Wrap goods
- Transport and distribute materials and goods
- Stack goods
- Operate computerized inventory control systems
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Pack and unpack goods
- Maintain and organize inventory
Work Setting
- Manufacturing plant
Vehicle, Machinery and Equipment Experience
- Industrial lift trucks and forklifts
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)