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Tayco is an Office Furniture Manufacturer focused on delivering the ultimate customer experience and we are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Forklift Operator to join our Logistics Team. If you are interested in developing your skills in a high performing and inclusive environment, then this is the job for you! We are looking for someone who is aligned with our core values of Ownership, Progressive, Efficient and Enjoyable Experiences.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Adheres to and achieves daily shift schedules and established guidelines for shipping, receiving and material handling to achieve daily productivity objectives.
- Loads and unloads case goods from trucks safely, efficiently and effectively. Performs perimeter checks to ensure all trucks are docked and locked, chocked and the air brake lock is applied before entering trailer. Ensures outside perimeter and all shipping areas are consistently clean and free of trash.
- Loads trucks in adherence with proper stacking patterns and appropriate weight distribution to ensure safe transport.
- Safely operates lift trucks, and conducts work with the high degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and damage of building or equipment. Consistently promotes a safe work environment.
- Conducts machine safety inspections at the beginning of each shift, fill out the proper safety sheets, to the manager before operating the assigned forklift.
- Locates materials and supplies, pick orders /jobs, document and stage product in the correct area of warehouse as outlined by the process flow and procedures.
- Effectively stocks maintenance and palletization for consistent warehouse and product sku pallet configuration and counts.
- Complies with all company health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Without limitation, wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times in accordance with Tayco's policies.
- Maintains a clean and well-organized work area; works in conjunction with afternoon shift employees to do so.
- Performs other duties as assigned from time to time at the discretion of management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Have at least 1 year of experience as a Forklift Operator
- Holds a valid Forklift Operator certificate and pass any Tayco provided Forklift Operator certificate training when required.
- Is able to operate material handling equipment (pump trucks, walkies, dollies, etc).
- Ability to understand, speak, read and write English. Understand verbal and written work instructions, which are typically routine, accuracy and attention to detail is necessary. In addition, must be able to speak, read and understand health and safety procedures, document work, train others, problem solve in teams, learn new work processes and participate in continuous learning and weekly team meetings.
- Able to achieve results and drive efficiencies in their day to day work.
- Able to take initiative and demonstrate pro-active problem solving in their day to day work..
- Complies with all company health and safety policies and procedures at all times. Wears Personal Protective Equipment at all times in accordance with Tayco's policies.
- Is able to lift materials up to 50 pounds and to carry, move, manipulate and/or position them and to move, bend, twist or maintaining awkward body positions while performing work.
Benefits
- The hourly rate is $23.97/hour
- Work location is Etobicoke M9C 1H5
- Working Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Career development opportunities.
- We offer Family Health and Dental Benefits after the first 3 months of employment.
- Great people to work with!
- Unionized Position
Due to a high volume of applications, only those candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.\
Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.
At Tayco, we are embracing innovative technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used to pre-screen applicants to enhance our recruitment process. AI-driven tools help us streamline candidate sourcing, improve the quality of our hiring decisions, and ensure a more efficient and personalized experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
Tayco endeavors to fill positions with the best available candidates who have the appropriate combination of education, experience, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Tayco is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and persons of a visible minority.
