High Reach Forklift Operator

_Brimich is a family owned and operated 3PL & warehousing company. We are a growing organization and currently looking for dependable and dedicated _**Forklift and High Reach Operators**_ _to join our winning team at our Brantford facilities._

**Available shifts: Afternoons**_**: 3pm-11pm, Monday-Friday**_
- **Pay Rate: $21/hours + $0.50 afternoon shift premium.**_

**What we Offer**:

- **Competitive compensation ($21.50/hr to start with increases at 3, 6 & 12 months)**:

- Paid vacation time & employer-paid benefits (for full-time after 3 months)
- Straight shifts - better work/life balance
- Opportunity to make an meaningful impact within your work
- A supportive work environment that values family and professional growth

**Job Summary Statement**:
The Material Handler role picks orders, ships, receives and records the movement of product to and from our warehouse facilities.

**Essential Functions & Responsibilities**:

- Stages and prepares shipments in accordance with the shipping schedule and daily shipping instructions.
- Accurately labels and scans shipments
- Audits the condition of each shipment prior to loading. Ensures trucks are loaded properly and safely.
- Ensures all shipments leave on time with the necessary documentation.
- Keeps shipping packaging and stock areas organized and neat and manages stock rotation (first in first out)
- Receives incoming packaging materials returned from customers and stores it in a neat and orderly fashion. Records receipt.
- Communicates to management when incoming loads arrive without proper documentation/paperwork
- Ensures that all required paperwork is signed
- Reports to management any damages to the facility or damage to customer or Brimich property.
- Keeps work area clean and safe. Creates additional space by effectively storing materials.
- Assists in regular inventory audits as well as spot checks, as required.
- Ensures that all safety regulations with regards to the safe operation of a lift truck (including pre-shift inspection) and safe handling of materials are adhered to.
- Complies with the designated HACCP responsibilities related to effective environmental management in accordance with Brimich HACCP Program.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor or management.

**Job Specifications—Skills and Competencies**:

- **High-reach stand-up counter-balance truck (Crown) **experience preferred
- Grade 12 High school education or equivalent
- Minimum 1 - 2 years related experience
- Able to speak, read and write in English
- Computer skills include use of MRP system (ASN, Scan, Shipment/receipt entry)
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills
- **Strong attendance record**:

- Assigns the highest priority to customer satisfaction while meeting commitments to achieve business objectives
- Creates a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge
- Responsible for promoting and seeking excellence in all aspects of business
- Capable of regular safe lifting up to 60lbs
- **Brimich is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our employment practices. We promote the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity with persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services.**_
- **For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 519-752-5783 Ext 296.**_

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

**Salary**: From $21.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
enhanced sanitation

Application question(s):

- Are you available to work: Afternoon Shift, 3pm-11pm, Mon-Fri?

**Experience**:

- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
- high reach forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location