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Forklift/Shunter Operator

Sun Gro Horticulture - 18 Jobs
Brantford, ON
Posted 11 days ago
Job Details:
Full-time
Experienced

Forklift/Shunter operator
Job description
The employee is responsible for performing the following tasks:
  • Participate in the receiving of goods and evaluate the material received for quantity and possible damage; report any problems to the appropriate people
  • Loads and unloads pallets of finished product in carrier trailers
  • Responsible for safety moving trailers and containers within the yard
  • Use a shunt truck or yard truck to move trailers in and out of docks, and other areas.
  • Completes loading charts and can read and understand delivery notes when receiving goods
  • verify the condition of the trailers
  • Is responsible for the maintenance and proper functioning of his equipment
  • Checks the condition of the ground to avoid the possibility of punctures
  • Repairs pallets of broken product
  • Ensures loading ramps are in good condition prior to use
  • Collects wood scraps from storage boards
  • Occasionally takes samples of material
  • Must learn to be self-directed and show initiative
  • Performs any other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications
  • be a conscientious employee with a high sense of responsibility
  • have a grade 12 education or equivalent relevant experience
  • be fluent in English
  • be able to operate hydraulically controlled machines without the risk of damaging the equipment, property, product and/or vehicles around them
  • be able to perform daily checks and maintenance on his/her machine

Maintenance and repairs
  • Perform daily checks on equipment such as oil level, air filter cleaning, tire condition, etc.
  • Ensure the greasing, cleaning and lubrication of the machines

Quality control
  • Ensure that pallets are properly arranged on the wood during storage
  • Take care not to damage the product
  • Check the quality of the pallets and their contents
  • Ensure quality when receiving goods
  • Ensure that the pallets loaded in the vans are in good condition: cleanliness, bags not torn, wrapping in good condition, etc.

Health and safety
  • Be concerned about safety at work
  • Attach the safety belt in his machine
  • Apply safety standards related to loading and unloading of trailers, including attaching chains to loading ramps and placing cones to demarcate one's route from the machining, if applicable
  • Wear personal protective equipment applicable to the tasks performed

Performance
  • Maintain an average loading rate of at least one load every 45 minutes while picking up lumber
  • Follow the rhythm of the exit of the pallets from the mill

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