Forklift operator

Scotian Gold Cooperative Limited

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Noisy
  • Wet/damp

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • 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
  • Sort, crate and stack goods
  • Store cargo and materials
  • Transport and distribute materials and goods
  • Organize and maintain inventory
  • Hazardous products handling and storage

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesĀ 

  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Efficiency
  • Positive attitude
  • Quick learner
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
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