Forklift Operator/material Handler

**JOB DESCRIPTION: FORKLIFT OPERATOR**

M CON Products is local, and family owned, industrial manufacturing facility that was established in 1989 in Ottawa, Ontario to provide the fast-growing market with high quality Precast Concrete products on time and at a competitive price. Our precast products include circular and elliptical concrete pipe, circular and box maintenance holes, catch basin, box culverts, oil grit separators and gravity retaining wall systems.

**Overview**:Forklift Operators are responsible for aiding in all areas of the manufacturing facility.
Primarily working in the stock yard, year-round, in equipment with capacities ranging from 10,000 Lbs up to 100,000 Lbs equipped with heating. Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading trucks, and moving materials throughout the yard and plant. They participate in general housekeeping and other various tasks.

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform and keep logs of inspection of forklift before use on each shift
- Identify and report any issues to equipment to Supervisor
- Safely operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
- Load, unload and move products and materials by hand, or with basic material handling equipment
- Load and unload customer vehicles with product or other materials
- Organize and maintain inventory throughout the plant and yard
- Sort, crate, and stack goods
- Wrap goods
- Weigh materials and goods
- Store cargo and materials
- Make labels and attach to goods
- Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels
- Perform other tasks as required

**Qualifications**:

- Education Required:_
- High-School Diploma
- Valid Forklift Certification
- Skills and Experience:_
- Previous experience operating a forklift in any industrial or manufacturing setting
- Ability to move materials in safe and efficient manner
- Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights
- Always maintain high level of safety
- Exceptional attention to details
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks
- Able to communicate, and work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations
- Willing to work overtime as required

**Years of experience**:

- 1-3 years

**Tools/Equipment**
- Steel-toed safety boots (own)
- Hard Hat, Safety Vest, Glasses, gloves, and ear plugs (supplied)

**Compensation Offer**
- Hourly - $27.20-$28.40 based on experience
- Unionized, permanent, Full-time, 44 hours/week
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario

**Benefits**
- As per collective agreement, Medical benefits, Group Insurance benefits, Vision care benefits
- Pension Contributions
- Annual Bonus
- Employee Appreciation Lunches
- Working for an Industry leader in the Precast Concrete Products space
- Established, growing company with experienced leadership
- Permanent full-time role with comprehensive training and support
- Career progression, development, and job rotation opportunities

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

**Salary**: $27.20-$28.40 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person