Expert Forklift Driver

**About the Role** Euro Tile & Stone provides carefully curated collections of porcelain tile, marble and countertops sourced all over the world coupled with exceptional service, expertise and supply chain to deliver an excellent client experience. We help to transform our client’s space to create the atmosphere, the vibe, the feeling they’re looking for. For over 35 years, we have been serving homeowners, designers, architects, builders, retailers, contractors and renovators. You will have the opportunity to touch every aspect of the business and truly influence yours and the company’s success. **Benefits**: Dental care, Disability insurance, Employee assistance program, Extended health care, Life insurance, Paid time off, Wellness program. **Salary**: Starting from $21.00 per hour. **Position Details** Euro Tile & Stone is looking for a highly skilled Warehouse Forklift Operator - Advanced. Be a part of our growing team. **What You’ll Be Doing** - Retrieve products from towers as per a planned pick list and on demand - Store products in over stock locations ("towers")**(4-10 skids high)**: - Verification of inventory levels - Restocking inventory in towers - Maintaining a clean work environment - Ensure safe working environment 100% of the time, including storing pallets of product according to safe operating procedures, and ensuring safe operation of all equipment at all times - Maintain and update the rolling overstock tower locations - Check and process returns including restocking to appropriate locations - Teamwork. That means leading and collaborating with Warehouse Associates and Warehouse Managers, and working harmoniously with other business units including sales teams, Shipping Office, Sample dept etc. - Have an understanding of our vast product types, how to store, pick, pack and ship them, and continually and proactively familiarizing yourself with new product types; this is in addition to the training we provide. - Other duties as assigned **What You Bring to the Role** - An understanding that the client is central to everything we do - At least 5 years of experience using a forklift daily - At least 5 years experience using a forklift to stack and store heavy commodities - 5 years of experience in a warehouse with a heavy commodity - Mature, confident, expert Forklift experience. Current license is strong asset - Ability to multi task effectively - Positive, friendly, courteous attitude - Highly detailed and precision oriented. Accuracy in this position is a must - Proactively identify potential problems and taking care of them before they might escalate - **Why Join** At Euro Tile and Stone our four guiding principles are to treat clients like family, only sell high quality products we believe in, invest to have plenty on hand inventory, and hire people who share our passion and values. - We have a strong commitment to our employees just as we do our clients because we recognize that our people are fundamental to the success and growth of our business - You’ll receive a competitive salary and benefits plan - You have a high potential for growth and career development - Our company culture is pretty cool. We have an international and design flair, with a fun, collaborative, caring culture and outstanding people. We’re also business focused and get stuff done - We’re diverse in terms of culture, but also in embracing diverse opinions and schools of thought - We give back to our community in many ways and we love to have our employees participate in our charitable events We appreciate all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $21.00 per hour **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Company events - Dental care - Disability insurance - Employee assistance program - Extended health care - Life insurance - On-site parking - Paid time off - Wellness program Flexible language requirement: - French not required Schedule: - Day shift - Monday to Friday - Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: - Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): - Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Ottawa, ON K1G 3V8 for this job? - Have you ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not received a pardon? **Experience**: - Warehouse: 2 years (preferred) - Forklift (daily use): 2 years (required) - Stacking pallets/products with forklift: 2 years (required) **Language**: - English (required) Licence/Certification: - Forklift Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person