Warehouse Forklift Operator

**Reports To**

Warehouse Supervisor

**Job Summary**

The Shipper-Receiver, under the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor, will primarily be responsible to manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices. This position will operate lifting devices such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists. This role will also inspect and verify shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off; reject damaged goods, repair and repackage damaged product. The Shipper-Receiver must possess high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and minimum of one year of related warehousing experience. Forklift experience and certifications are preferred.

**Competencies**
- Communication - Expresses and transmits information with consistency and clarity.
- Adaptability - Adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities, technologies, and requirements.
- Attention to Detail - Attends to details and pursues quality in the accomplishment of tasks, regardless of the volume of duties encountered.
- Commitment to Health and Safety - Works in compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation and established policies and procedures.
- Cooperation - Works with others to prevent conflict and share resources to encourage symbiotic relationships within the organization.
- Judgement - Ability to use sound reasoning when faced with various issues. Has the ability to make quick, effective decisions.
- Organization - Able to create or maintain processes to ensure all relevant information or tools are easily accessible.
- Ownership - Takes pride in the work that is accomplished, and understands the function of tasks within the larger picture of the organization. Ensures deadlines are met and work is completed properly.
- Professionalism - Demonstrates professional standards of conduct when governing interactions between individuals in a business environment.
- Resourceful - Responds to difficult situations or workplace requirements by using the available tools and information to support decisions and solutions.
- Teamwork - Works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach a common goal. Participates actively in group activities fostering a team environment.
- Time Management - Balances a myriad of tasks; prioritizes duties as needed.

**Job Duties**
- Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices
- Operate lifting devices such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hoists
- Inspect and verify shipped goods for both incoming and outgoing items prior to signing off; reject damaged goods, repair and repackage damaged product
- Manually arranging correct number of boxes, bulk packs or singles on to a wooden skid or into single boxes for orders
- Ensure trailer is clean and has been swept
- Unpack, code, and direct goods and materials to appropriate storage locations
- Review requisition orders for accuracy and completeness
- Protect the health and safety of others by adopting safe work practices and reporting unsafe conditions immediately
- Complete daily inspections and weekly servicing of forklift
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks on all equipment and tools
- Aid trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from crew as needed; check that vehicle position is correct and any special loading equipment is properly positioned
- Ensure that any debris caused by the loading or unloading of truck is cleaned up
- Oversee cargo handling and secure loads in accordance with established safety requirements
- Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipping, including bills of lading, customs forms, and invoices
- Accurately and appropriately file correspondence, invoices, and receipts
- Adhere to established safe working procedures and wear the proper safety equipment at all times
- Compile, verify, record, and process documentation
- Complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift, including daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, and hours of service, following applicable provincial and federal regulations
- Complete housekeeping taks: cleaning dock plates 2x per year, cleaning floor cracks in department 1x per month, remove broken skids to proper area, sanding parking lot and gravel pails during winter, installing and removing screen loading doors

**Job Requirements**
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Minimum of one year of related warehousing experience
- Forklift experience considered an asset
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Demonstrated knowledge of driving rules and regulations
- Demonstrated time management skills
- High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
- High level of integrity and work ethic
- Ability to work individually as well as part of a t