Forklift Operator

Aerotek
Waterloo,ON,Canada
Permanent
Temporary

Job Title : Forklift Operator

Job Description

Responsible for transporting freight across dock area to / from trailers for loading to trailers. Flexibility regarding shifts will be required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform freight handling using appropriately motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, hand truck.
  • Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures.
  • Verify documentation matches freight description, including, but not limited to type, weight, and hazardous materials, using current electronic and manual system.
  • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including, but not limited to pallets, straps, rope.
  • Recoup / repair damaged freight when necessary.
  • Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
  • Assist customers with freight and freight documentation as needed.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills

  • Forklift operation experience, required.
  • Valid forklift certificate within the last 2 years (FL cert must not be expired, if expired please let us know and it MAY still move forward depending on experience).
  • 2+ Years of Experience.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Warehouse or equivalent experience of 6+ Months, including inventory, shipping and receiving, order picking.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous dock / warehouse experience preferred.
  • Able to count and perform basic math, with or without a calculator.
  • Basic written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to follow instructions and complete required training.
  • Able to work alone or as a team member.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a 6-month contract with a chance to be converted to a permanent position, providing an excellent opportunity for growth and stability.

Work Environment

Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of NA, Ontario.

À propos d'Aerotek :

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant.

Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt.

Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien.

Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir.

Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie Notre monde nous tient à cœur au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek :

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests.

Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges.

Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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