We are hiring an experienced counterbalance operator for our client based in Orangeville, ON. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in operating a counterbalance forklift with excellent communication skills.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MATERIAL ASSOCIATE, MATERIAL HANDLER OR LOADER POSITION

You will operate a counterbalance forklift to pick loose material orders. Must be able to operate the forklift in tight quarters, maneuvering in various locations throughout the 50+ acre site. Loose material includes lumber, panels, hardware, engineered wood products (EWP), and other products as the warehouse manager assigns. This position may also unload incoming trucks and railcars and other duties as assigned by the warehouse manager. This person will be assigned areas of responsibility and is responsible for the neat organization and cleanliness of these areas.

Shift is 12-hour continental with bi-weekly rotation in the morning - night shift.

Required Qualifications for both positions

• Minimum 1-3 years of forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 101lbs at one time occasionally. Material Associates will be off forklift more than on, lifting 25-50 lbs on a regular basis. Materia Handlers will be on a forklift 90% of the time with less physical lifting required.
• Must detail orientated and precise and operate a forklift in tight quarters in a full yard
• Operate forklifts in safe manner.
• Prior forklift certification preferred.
• Attention to detail and able to load materials in a cart in preparation for loader position to load onto flatbed trailers for safe transport.
• Efficiently organizes and maintains the storage area.
• Accurately load all products listed on load sheet documents.
• Accurately records lumber taken to the plant inside racks and scans all items picked in carts.
• Ensure that products are damage free.
• Assists in other warehouse functions as needed.

Additional Functions

• Ensure all work is performed safely.
• Work in other areas or projects as assigned.
• Any other duties assigned by Warehouse Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to read and write English fluently
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Computer experience (Not required, but must be trainable)
• Warehouse experience