Forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Day & Ross Full time

**At Day & Ross, you’ll go far.**
Day & Ross is one of Canada’s largest transportation companies, serving top brands across North America. We got our start hauling potatoes in 1950, and now we have a team of more than 8,000 employees, drivers and owner operators.

We believe our people are our greatest strength - and we treat them like family. For over a decade, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, and we have been named a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation every year since 2018. Our industry recognition is a testament to the family values we share with our parent company, McCain Foods Limited.

**About the Role**
Forklift Operator
Full-time
Ottawa, ON

**At Day & Ross we offer**:

- A competitive starting wage
- Benefits & extended health care, including medical and dental
- A company matched pension plan

**Starting Hourly Rate**:

- $20/hour

**Available Shift**:

- 2:00am - 10:30am
- 4:00am - 12:30pm

Day & Ross is currently looking to hire Forklift Operators to help balance current demands. As a Forklift Operator, you will be a valued member of the team by ensuring that customer requirements are being met, with a focus on protecting freight from damage. As well, you will be responsible for ensuring proper handling of inbound and outbound freight, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

**How You’ll Help**:

- Move and handle large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment
- Operate a forklift in congested areas
- Ensure compliance with TDG, WHMIS, company policies and/or procedures, and customer specific requirements
- Utilize proper handling techniques to ensure customer’s freight is protected from damage
- Ensure all inbound and outbound freight is accurately and efficiently received and shipped in accordance with company procedures.
- Organize and direct inbound and outbound freight to city and linehaul trailers
- Other duties as required

**Your Skills & Experience**:

- High school diploma of GED
- Previous transportation or dock experience is preferred
- Willingness and ability to lift up to 75 lbs
- Self-motivated and possess a safety-first mindset
- Work collaboratively in a team environment
- Work efficiently with little to no supervision

The working environment will include physical labour (bending, crouching, etc.), loud machinery, and operating a Forklift in a congested area.
- As a federally regulated employer, The Day & Ross fully supports the principles of employment equity and encourages all qualified members of the designated groups to apply._

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

**Salary**: From $20.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift

**Experience**:

- forklift operator: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Night Shift (required)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

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