About this role
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary
We are seeking a reliable and safety conscious Counter Balance and Raymond Reach Forklift Operators to support daily manufacturing and material handling operations.
Job Location: Aurora, ON
What's in for you?
- Permanent Full time position with benefits
- Growth Opportunities
- Steady hours with possibility of overtime
Pay: $24 -$25 per hour
Shifts Available
- 3:30pm-12am (Monday to Friday)
- Continental/ Rotating Day & Night
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate Raymond Reach and Counterbalance forklifts to transport plastic totes, raw materials, and finished products throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Move plastic totes to designated work-in-progress (WIP) areas to maintain an efficient production flow.
- Use RF scanners to track material movements and support inventory accuracy.
- Print and process tote tickets through the ERP system as required.
- Handle materials manually or using appropriate material handling equipment.
- Assist production and setup technicians with tooling changes, material preparation, and related manufacturing activities.
- Follow all health, safety, quality, and security procedures while operating equipment and handling materials.
- Communicate material shortages, equipment concerns, production delays, and other operational issues to the appropriate personnel.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent.
- Valid forklift certification and at least 3 years of material handling experience.
- Experience operating propane and/or electric forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Previous RF scanner experience is required.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to enter and retrieve information accurately.
- ERP or SAP experience is an asset.
- Warehouse, manufacturing, and shipping/receiving experience is preferred.
- Basic mathematical skills and the ability to interpret written instructions and numerical information.
- Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to maneuver a forklift safely in tight spaces.
- Ability to differentiate between colours and shades where required for material identification.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
- Must have reliable personal transportation and be able to commute to the worksite for all scheduled shifts.
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without employer sponsorship.