Forklift Operator - Material Handler

CALLING ALL FORKLIFT OPERATORS!!!!
Our EXTREMELY large and established client located in Scarborough is looking to add multiple experienced FORKLIFT OPERATORS to their team (looking for candidates with PROPANE forklift experience)!
THIS IS A PERMANENT POSITION - DIRECT HIRE FROM DAY ONE!
Client operates a UNIONIZED environment, which means pay rate progression, benefits packages, internal promotions, and PENSION, all sit at INCREDIBLY desirable levels!!!
This role requires a candidate who has flexibility in their schedule, as this position rotates ALL THREE SHIFTS. However, this is NOT a 12 hour continental.
The schedule runs as two weeks days, two weeks afternoons, two weeks overnights. Shifts are 8 hours running 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.
Rate of pay for this role STARTS at $20.26, BUT THEN INCREASES THREE TIMES OVER THE FIRST YEAR.

• At the six month mark, pay increases to $25.70
• At the one year mark, pay increases to $28.24
• At the three month mark, pay increases to $23.58

Additional details on all company-provided perks and benefits outlined below in the ADVANTAGES section!
**PLEASE NOTE - SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE A CLEAR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND**
(While we appreciate all applications, only those who meet the qualifications for this role will be contacted)
Advantages

• Rate of pay increases three times during the first year - starting at $20.26, then increasing at three, six, and the one year mark to land at $28.24 after 12 months of service
• Old-school company paid PENSION (this is next to IMPOSSIBLE to find these days)
• 8 hour shifts with ALL BREAKS PAID
• Rotating shift is NOT CONTINENTAL - Monday to Friday - 8 hour shifts with no regular weekend work
• VERY comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, safety shoe allowance PLUS osteopath, podiatrist, and/or chiropractic benefits
• Extremely large and established company with unionized environment
• Great team-centric working model
• LOW STRESS and relaxed work environment - no one breathing down anyone's necks as long as production levels meet expectations
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Opportunity to build a life-long career
• Opportunity for RAPID advancement - new employees can apply for different roles internally from day ONE
• Accidental death or dismemberment coverage as well as major medical coverage - both over $30,000
• Company paid life insurance plan after two months (starting around $35,000 in coverage and rising to over $60,000 in coverage after 5 years)

Responsibilities

• Assist the two other team members with all press changeovers including wash-up
• Complete mandatory pre-shift vehicle inspection
• Perform manual set-up of rolls in the press unwind area
• Operate propane-powered lift trucks (will be trained on CLAMP TRUCK internally)
• Follow all health and safety procedures and protocols and reporting any hazards or infractions to supervisors
• Operate within a three man team working in tandem to run a large printing press
• Complete any required shift reports and documents
• Ensure all directions are followed with utmost accuracy
• Assist press team members with tasks requiring additional assistance, if necessary
• Cover coworkers on other presses for breaks and absences, when occasionally required
• Use material handling vehicles to transport very large rolls of paper (3,000 lbs) from storage to printing press

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• MUST have a clear criminal record
• Must have a positive attitude and approachable personality - enjoys working with people
• Natural mechanical inclination a big asset
• Ability to work in a team-centric environment
• Ability to work effectively and under tight production deadlines
• Ability to stay motivated with little supervision
• Must have flexibility in schedule to allow for occasional overtime when/if large projects require longer hours
• 3+ years' of experience working in fast-paced industrial manufacturing environments
• Comfort working in a unionized environment
• Willing to step up and lend a hand when teams require additional help
• Must have the flexibility to work all three rotating shifts
• Willingness to occasionally assist with duties that take place OFF the forklift
• 1+ years' of experience operating various forklifts (counterbalance/reach)

Summary
Does this position sound right for you or someone you know?
Here's how to get started:

• Send your UPDATED resume with contact details to [email protected] and cite "PAPER HANDLER"
• Apply directly through this posting

**PLEASE NOTE - We ask that ONLY candidates who meet the above requirements apply for this role**
If this job is not for you but you’re interested in a career or position change, please reach out by email with your resume and let me know what you’re looking for! We specialize in Industrial positions such as General Labourers, Assemblers, Picker/Packers, Forklift Operators, Machine Operators, and many more in the Toronto, North York, Concord, Vaughn, Markham and Scarborough areas! New positions arise quite often so don't hesitate to let me know what roles interest you and I can help you find your next opportunity!
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