Forklift Operator

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada Barkman Concrete Full time

**Forklift Operator**

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Since 1948, Barkman has sustained growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovative products.

Barkman is an equal opportunity employer where you can start or continue to build your manufacturing career. On the job training is provided in a friendly, team-minded environment. We currently have an opportunity in our Operations team for a yard Forklift Operator at our Winnipeg plant.

In the yard, Forklift Operators are cross trained in servicing the production departments, yard organization and loading trucks for product shipment. Other duties in the yard include operating a skid steer or front-end loader for assisting with snow removal or managing aggregate bins.

Hours of work are typically 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday with Saturdays as required to support production. Schedules range from 6am to 5pm with forklift operators needing to be flexible working overtime and some Saturdays to meet production demand and loading trucks in the yard. Assisting with snow removal requires some off shift hours to clear lots prior to vehicles arriving. This role is considered full-time but may have some short periods of temporary layoff in the winter months based on demand in the yard.
- **People Skills**_: You will have a positive attitude, willingness to help co-workers’ complete tasks, be punctual with a commitment to good attendance and the ability to work with others to problem-solve.
- **Focus on Quality**:_ You will have an eye for detail and take pride in your workmanship. Barkman takes pride in what we do therefore, a high level of commitment and a can-do attitude towards quality is a vital requirement for this role.
- **Capacity**:_You will understand the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed and meeting high quality customer service standards.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Prior forklift or mobile equipment experience is a strong asset.
- Must be able to visually identify product by type and color as well as be able to read labels and order pick lists for loading trucks.
- A strong safety ethic in operating in a high traffic yard, completing pre-trip inspections, identifying equipment issues, wearing required PPE and seatbelt, and following yard traffic rules.
- Care for both handling equipment and product is crucial to maintaining a steady flow from production to the customer.
- This role has direct contact with both Barkman team members and customers entering the yard therefore a professional, safety-minded, friendly, customer focused attitude is key.
- Teamwork, problem solving and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Flexibility in working various shifts to cover production demand, dock times and covering for when other team members have scheduled time off work.

Physical activities include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 50lbs), reaching, using arms/hands to operate equipment such as clamps on forklifts, changing attachments, assisting with tying down loads, moving pallets, etc.

Barkman provides mobile equipment training for forklift, skid steer and front-end loader as per Manitoba regulations. All operators are expected to follow safe operating procedures.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

**Salary**: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winnipeg, MB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location

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