Randstad Canada is currently hiring for one of our esteemed clients specializing in international exports and imports!
We are looking for Freight Handlers - Counterbalance Forklift Operator with counterbalance forklift experience for a full-time position.
The position is located in Ayr, Ontario
The shift time is Monday to Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM.
This is a contract position that will end on January 17, 2025.
The starting wage is $23.69..
Successful candidate must perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including, but not limited to
forklift, pallet jack, hand truck.
Must be able to do physical work lifting, bending, reaching, etc.
Counterbalance External Valid License is a MUST have.
Advantages
- Weekly pay schedule
- Opportunity to work for a leading company in the imports and exports industry
- A permanent file with Randstad which we can use to elect you for future assignments
Responsibilities
- Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including but not limited to forklift, pallet jack, and hand truck
- Comply with all applicable laws / regulations, as well as company policies / procedures
- Verify that 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 and 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
Qualifications
- Forklift operation experience, required
- Valid forklift certificate preferred
- Ability to lift / carry hand freight of varying weights several times a week, to lift dock plates weighing approximately 100 pounds, and to open trailer doors requiring approximately 75 pounds of lift force, up to several times per day or more
- Ability to bend, twist, squat, pushing / pulling freight throughout shift
- 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
- Dock environment; exposure to varied weather conditions, exhaust, fumes, dust, noise
Summary
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We appreciate all applications; however, we will only be reaching out to those who meet the client’s qualifications.
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