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Forklift OperatorAerotek • Cambridge, ON, Canada
Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Aerotek • Cambridge, ON, Canada
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Forklift Operator Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks of steel, typically handling 20-30 skids per truck. The work involves operating either a propane or electric forklift, depending on the load size. In addition, you will pick and pack orders for the following day, including banding products to skids and potentially using an overhead crane for larger shipments.

Responsibilities

  • Load and unload trucks of steel between 7am and 10am.
  • Operate propane or electric forklifts, depending on the load size.
  • Pick and pack orders for the next day.
  • Band products to skids for shipment.
  • Use an overhead crane for assembling larger shipments when necessary.

Essential Skills

  • 3+ years of forklift experience, ideally handling loads as heavy as 10,000 lbs.
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally on your own.
  • Ability to lift 100 lbs. with the assistance of another employee.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Overhead crane experience is a nice-to-have.
  • Why Work Here?

    Join a small, family-owned company that values its employees and offers a supportive work environment. Be part of a team that is growing and expanding operations in a new, larger facility.

    Work Environment

    The company operates in a newly relocated facility in Cambridge, focusing on cutting and distributing steel across North America. The warehouse and production area currently employs five people, with plans to expand in the near future.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cambridge, ON.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00 / hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

    À propos d'Aerotek :

    Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

    Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

    La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

    About Aerotek :

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    Company Description

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

    Company Description

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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