Forklift Driver

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Job Description Position Overview: Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the successful candidate will maintain production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit down counter balance forklift while maintaining a valid forklift certification
• Must be comfortable working outside in the elements
• Communicate with drivers to ensure the accuracy of the load as well as safety requirements for loading/unloading materials
• Identify where product is located in the yard and in the warehouse by utilizing the FIFO system.
• Load/unload trucks
• Pick and sort stock using a forklift ensuring minimal errors
• Assist with inventory counts as required
• Guide truck drivers where they need to go in order to safely loaded/unloaded

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must have valid forklift certification class 1 license
• Must be able to read a pick list
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including weekends
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty Physical
• 2 years forklift experience
• Previous experience with materials handling & distribution warehouses preferred
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

This is a full time non-unionized

Schedule: Sunday – Friday, 8:00pm – 4:30am

Rate: $29.46

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.