Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Job Title: Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Job Type: Temporary ongoing with the opportunity to go permanent

Location: Kingston, ON (401 & Middle Rd)
Shift: Monday to Friday , 8:00am-4:30pm
Pay Rate : $19.00 - $21.00 / hr depending on experience

This role involves operating a counterbalance forklift, handling various materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a valid counterbalance forklift certification and is ideal for someone with high attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently
• Load and unload a variety of materials
• Label products, verify shipping information, and confirm destinations
• Build skids and wrap products for secure transport
• Work closely with supervisors and co-workers to complete daily tasks
• Perform additional warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid forklift counterbalance certification
• Previous forklift operating experience
• Background in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work at a fast pace
• Reliable, hardworking, and committed to safety

Work Conditions:

• Busy production environment
• Regular standing and lifting throughout the day

Advantage Personnel is proudly a Canadian owned and operated staffing organization operating since 1986. We are an equal opportunity provider of work opportunities and strive to be an inclusive partner in our local business communities. Should you require accommodation during the onboarding process, please make the request to your local office contact at the onset of the process. We will ensure that all requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity. We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for future vacancy.