Forklift Driver

1 week ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Astron Specialty Metals Ltd. Full time

About Astron Specialty Metals Specialty Metals:
When you require Custom Fabrication, we have the skill, the craftsmen, and the equipment. For over 50 years, we've delivered on our reputation for top quality products made to precise specifications. A strong commitment to our customers is one of the foundations that our company was built on.

Established in 1966 in a location consisting of approximately 5,000 square feet, the three partners that started the company also made up the entire staff.

Good work and long hours led to an expanding customer base and growing business success. Today, Astron Specialty Metals remains a family-run business. Our facilities encompass over 30,000 square feet and our employees' number over 40.

We are very proud of our many long-time employees, several of whom have provided loyal service to Astron Specialty Metals and our customers for over 30 years.

But some things will never change. The hands-on approach that made us thrive is still alive and well at Astron Specialty Metals.

When you look at a finished project from Astron Specialty Metals, you're looking at the commitment of 40 highly skilled craftsmen.

From fabrication to welding to polishing, their expert abilities translate into product excellence every step of the way.

From our base of operation in Waterloo, we custom fabricate for industries that deliver our products across North America and around the world.


Position Summary:


The Forklift Driver is a team member who moves stock around our warehouses/plants using a forklift or other types of loading devices.

Their main duties include operating forklifts, and other devices, loading and unloading equipment, and storing or relocating materials within the warehouse or factory.


Reports to:

  • The Forklift Driver reports directly to the Shop Supervisor

Responsibilities:

  • Complete Daily Lift Truck Safety Check List
  • Follow the daily forklift preventative maintenance procedures, and always ensure safe operation.
  • Supply skids & product to staff as requested.
  • Offload trucks, and check for missing and damaged merchandise
  • Receive and verify shipments. Tag and place merchandise in proper area.
  • Load trucks as required.
  • Ensure a good supply of skids is always available by Plant #1 drill shop door.
  • Keep the warehouse organized ensuring productivity and safety.
  • Keep Plant #1 & 2 yards organized
  • Push in material rack at the end of each shift.
  • Keep outside material rack organized.
  • Empty steel scrap bins as required in both Plant # 1 &
  • Check skids and supplies every Tuesday and give list to the President
  • Check Thinner Barrels and Waste Barrel every Tuesday. Prep for exchange when required.
  • Keep bay doors in warehouse closed as much as possible especially in the colder months as the heat is on.
  • Let management know when Lift Truck has 500 hrs clocked from the last preventative maintenance appointment and he will set up the next one.
  • In Winter shovel and salt walkways around the office, check and ensure all shop and warehouse man doors and bay doors are clear and safe.
  • Check and replace towels in employee washroom and change room daily.
  • Check office washroom supplies in cabinets every Tuesday and restock as required.
  • All other duties as assigned from time to time

Skills, Abilities, and other Qualifications:

  • Forklift License Required
  • Valid G Class Driver's License Required
  • 2+ years working experience as a Forklift Driver, certification preferred
  • High school diploma or GED certificate
  • Degree or certificate from a vocational school (preferred)
  • Highly motivated person capable of working with mínimal supervision.
  • Good organizational and multi tasking skills.
  • Work with a sense of urgency,
  • Strong retention of information
  • Effective communication skills
  • Excellent safety record
  • Mechanical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Physical stamina with ability to lift up to 50 lbs; long period of standing and walking
  • Reliable team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude and manner.

Nice to Have:

  • Previous experience with custom manufactured parts/projects

Other Requirements (Non-Negotiables):

  • Areas with active press brakes can be loud, so team members must wear personal protective equipment to minimize risks.

What We Can Offer You

  • 8hour Day Shift with Flexible Shift Start Times
  • Competitive Wages with annual Wage Review
  • Starting at $22.00$26.00 per hour based on experience
  • Voluntary Overtime
  • Group Benefits
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Group RRSP
  • Profit Sharing


This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Astron Specialty Metals makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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