Forklift Operator

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Metrie Full time

Metrie is hiring a Production Forklift Operator to work in our Woodbridge, ON facility.

Why work at Metrie?

Metrie Canada has been a leading manufacturer and distributor of interior finishings since 1926. We are a family-owned and private company with multiple locations across North America, striving to inspire designers, architects, and homeowners. Our dedication to creating high-quality, finely crafted architectural elements has helped us grow to become the largest supplier and manufacturer of solid wood and composite moulding in North America.

We strive to be a talent-advantaged organization. As a member of the Metrie team, you'll see attainable goals that call upon your talents and skills. Metrie offers a great mix of total rewards for your contributions and exciting opportunities to collaborate with smart and passionate colleagues.

What will you be doing in the Forklift Operator position?

As the Forklift Operator, you will have the opportunity to help our Metrie business meet production targets through the reduction of down time, ensuring JIT (just in time) delivery, bringing proper materials and quantities consistently, and ensuring safety through a clean and organized work area.

Shifts Available: Friday to Sunday Night Shift (6:00 PM - 6:00 AM)

Operating Responsibilities:

  • Engaged in supporting MPS initiatives (i.e., Safety, SMED, Continuous Improvement, 6S, etc.)
  • Lead by example to ensure Metrie's core value is met; P.R.I.C.E (Passion, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence)
  • Ensure all forklift related policies and departmental procedures are being followed
  • Understanding of production scheduling system
  • Ensure that daily checks sheets on your forklift are being filled out while reporting any non-compliances
  • Ensure the production line infeed chains remain stocked with raw board (as per production schedule)
  • Ensure the production lines have their finished lifts removed in accordance with not slowing the line down
  • Ensure daily production continuously meets the requirements of IFOTIS (In full, On Time, In Spec)
  • Ensure the next work orders board is dug out, designated, and staged accordingly
  • Ensure the raw board inventory area is continuously kept in a neat and orderly fashion in accordance with 6S
  • Final quality checks on all finished lift packaging coming off the production lines
  • Assist with unloading of raw board and supplies from shipping containers and delivery trucks
  • Raw line / Hinge & Strike machine replenishment
  • Ensure full scrap carts are continuously brought down to the grinder
  • Ensure all plant tipper bins are left empty upon shifts end
  • Ensure the production lines are continuously stocked with paint as per production demands
  • Ensure paint tote storage area is maintained in accordance with 6S
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by supervision / management

Safety Responsibilities:

  • Observe and respect all pedestrian traffic at all times within the facility
  • Understand and apply all safety policies & regulations (5 Steps to a Safe Day)
  • Trained and competent in Job Hazards (JH) as per the Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
  • Follow all lockout procedures mandatory within the department
  • Demonstrate leadership in accident prevention through LPA reporting
  • Conducting S.S.A's as per scheduled requirements
  • Full knowledge of machine operating procedures as per SOP's and hazard assessments

Physical Demands:

  • Frequent: Walking
  • Occasional: Standing in the same location
  • Constant: Standing
  • Lifting: Floor to waist, waist to floor
  • Pushing / Pulling: Frequent when relocating production carts
  • Hand to eye coordination and dexterity: Picking, pinching, holding, grasping, and repetitive rotation

Required Qualifications:

  • Education: Secondary / Post-Secondary School
  • Related Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years related experience in manufacturing forklift role - Counterbalance preferred

Specific Skills/Trade or Knowledge:

  • Valid Ontario Certified Forklift License
  • Knowledge of production best practices/production schedules
  • Ability to be flexible in regard to shift coverage when called upon
  • Strong organizational and communicative skills

We Offer:

  • Employee benefit program
  • Competitive Salary and Career Development Opportunities
  • Work 36 hours and get paid for a 40-hour shift
  • Clean and safe work environment
  • RRSP matching program

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