Forklift Operator- Team Lead

**FORKLIFT OPERATOR- LEAD HAND**
**FULL TIME | ONSITE**

Founded by the Morin Brothers in 1986, Morin Supply has since grown into a major distributor of specialty construction products and materials across the National Capital Region. Homeowners, contractors, engineers, and architects rely on us to source the products they need from the industry’s most respected manufacturers. We’ve always invested in our people, whose product knowledge, long-standing relationships, technical expertise, and commitment to collaboration has made the Morin name synonymous with trust and reliability.

Hours: Bi-weekly rotational shifts

Shift: Monday to Friday

Location: Nepean

Immediate Supervisor: Yard Manager

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Safely operate a forklift to transport materials, goods, and products within the warehouse or production area.
- Load and unload trucks, stack and store materials, and perform other tasks as assigned.
- Provides shipping and receiving assistance to customers on orders and returns.
- Assists other Yard/Forklift operators with manually picking items such as: Drywall, mud, tape, steel, etc.
- Operates propane counterbalance forklift to load and unload trucks as directed by supervisor.
- Assists truck drivers in loading merchandise and materials ensuring it is safely and properly handled to prevent damage.
- Assists truck drivers in unloading and returning of credit items. Ensures these items are returned to proper storage location and saleable condition.
- Unloads incoming freight and checks count against purchase order to see if it is correct.
- Completes necessary reports, i.e. checks orders filled, checks material received and forklift inspections sheets.
- Keeps yard, warehouse, and work area clean and litter free.
- Performs duties in a safe manner observing safe procedures while constantly alert to any unsafe working conditions.
- Loads and safely handles customer orders.
- Maintains knowledge of proper identification of inventory items.
- Locates and pulls correct items by type, style, and quantity as directed by supervisor to fill order completely, quickly and with accuracy.
- Maintain accurate records of inventory discrepancies, damages to products or equipment, and any incidents that occur during operations.
- Report any issues or concerns to management in a timely manner.
- Assists supervisor, other employees and other work areas as needed.
- One (1) mandatory Saturday every year for inventory (Last weekend of July before Civic Holiday weekend).
- Snow removal and salting as required in the winter
- Additional duties as requested

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Proven experience as a forklift operator, with a valid forklift certification.
- Prior experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a warehouse or similar environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to accurately record information.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively train and supervise employees.
- Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and procedures.

**EDUCATION**
- High School Diploma or equivalent

**ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion and frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with manual dexterity, and have adequate vision (acuity, depth perception, field of vision, accommodation).
- Must be able to reach overhead to grasp materials safely.
- Working outdoors in temperatures ranging from extreme heat to extreme cold.
- Regular interaction with mechanical equipment.