Forklift Operator

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Forklift Operator to join our team at RONA. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient receipt and loading of products, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and providing exceptional customer service.

• Operate a propane or diesel gas counterbalanced-type forklift and/or reach truck to receive and load products
• Inspect prepared loads for accuracy and completeness, comparing loads to transfer requests
• Perform routine maintenance on the forklift and its equipment, adhering to RONA standards and applicable laws
• Unload trucks and store products in storage areas, handling products as required
• Provide customer service according to SMART principles for in-store pickup
• Participate in department maintenance, working in accordance with company policies and procedures on health and safety and loss prevention
• Help prepare orders and load trucks, assembling orders with precision and attention to detail
• Operate the forklift infrequently to prepare transfers, transport material, load and unload vehicles
• Complete the forklift inspection form, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Assist with general warehouse and yard maintenance, removing debris and straightening lifts of material
• Remove returned material from the vehicle and return it to stock as directed
• Indicate the number of cartons received on the packing slip, inspecting for obvious damage
• Detail inspect damaged cartons, refusing to accept damaged products and entering required adjustments on the computer

• Certificate for driving forklifts and a driver's licence
• Ability to perform continuous physical work, including lifting weights of up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds)
• Ability to work outdoors 80 to 100% of the time, tolerant to extremes in temperature, inclement weather, dust, and intense noise
• Manual skills to operate a forklift, with a RONA forklift license
• Ability to identify different species and grades of material
• Good oral communication skills, with a cooperative approach and team player attitude
• Ability to prioritize and respond to changing situations appropriately, with good organizational skills
• Detail-oriented when processing paperwork and counting stock, with self-motivation and ability to work independently
• Good concentration required while operating a forklift in a busy warehouse environment

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion, and we are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.