Lift Truck Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Hot
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Warehouse

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
• Ship orders
• Wrap goods
• Pack and unpack goods
• Sort, crate and stack goods
• Install, lash and secure goods
• Store cargo and materials
• Transport and distribute materials and goods
• Organize and maintain inventory

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Counterbalanced forklift training
• Narrow aisle forklift training
• Rough terrain forklift training

Experience and specialization

Vehicle and equipment experience

• Dollies and hand trucks
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
• Pallet lifters

Type of industry experience

• Food and beverages

Area of specialization

• Shipping and receiving

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available