High Reach Forklift Operator

_Brimich is a family owned and operated 3PL & warehousing company. We are a growing organization and currently looking for dependable and dedicated _**High Reach Forklift Operators**_ _to join our winning team at our Brantford facilities._

**Available shifts**:

- **Days**_**: 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday**_
- **Afternoons**:_**3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday**_
- **Pay Rate: $21/hour + $0.50 afternoon shift premium.**_

**What we Offer**:

- **Competitive compensation ($21.00/hr to start with increases at 3, 6 & 12 months)**:

- Paid vacation time & employer-paid benefits (for full-time after 3 months)
- Straight shifts - better work/life balance
- Opportunity to make an meaningful impact within your work
- A supportive work environment that values family and professional growth

**Job Summary Statement**:
The Material Handler picks orders, ships, receives and records the movement of product to and from our warehouse facilities.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Accurately labels, scans, stages and prepares shipments in accordance with the shipping schedule and daily shipping instructions.
- Audits the condition of each shipment prior to loading. Ensures trucks are loaded properly and safely and ensures that all required paperwork is signed
- Ensures all shipments leave on time with the necessary documentation.
- Communicates to management when incoming loads arrive without proper documentation/paperwork
- Keeps shipping packaging and stock areas clean, organized and safe and manages stock rotation (first in first out). Creates additional space by effectively storing materials.
- Receives incoming packaging materials returned from customers and stores it in a neat and orderly fashion. Records receipt.
- Reports to management any damages to the facility or damage to customer or Brimich property.
- Assists in regular inventory audits as well as spot checks, as required.
- Ensures that all safety regulations with regards to the safe operation of a lift truck (including pre-shift inspection) and safe handling of materials are adhered to.
- Complies with the designated HACCP responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with Brimich HACCP Program.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or management.

**Job Specifications—Skills and Competencies**:

- **High-reach stand-up forklift (Crown) **experience preferred
- Grade 12 High school education or equivalent
- Minimum 1 - 2 years related experience
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills with ability to speak, read and write in English
- Computer skills include use of MRP system (ASN, Scan, Shipment/receipt entry)
- **Strong attendance record**:

- Assigns the highest priority to customer satisfaction while meeting commitments to achieve business objectives
- Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge
- Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business
- Capable of regular safe lifting up to 60lbs
- Brimich is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services._
- For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 296._

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

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
enhanced sanitation

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- high reach forklift (Crown): 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person