Forklift Operator (contract position)

What's in it for you?

*Full-time hours (40 hours/week)
*Afternoon shift premiums
*Opportunity for overtime
*Generous employee discount
*Employee Appreciation Events (barbecues, raffles, draws, etc.)
*Fully air-conditioned facility
*Employee gym on-site
*DEI and Employee Resource Groups

Columbia Sportswear Canada LP is seeking positive, hard-working, reliable team players to join our team as a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate. This is a temporary contract position running from now until November.

As a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate, you will contribute to the distribution of product from Columbia Sportswear Company’s Distribution Centre by ensuring our product is received, labeled, inventoried, and shipped according to customer expectations and demands.

Your duties will vary as you may move between the DC departments as the work requires. In general, your duties could include:

• receiving and shipment of products to customers
• proper placement of cartons in correct storage locations
• pulling assigned cartons and placing on correct conveyer and sorting mechanisms
• making labels and attaching to goods
• loading and picking appropriate boxes
• packing and unpacking goods
• verifying accuracy of packing, sealing cartons, and loading cartons on trailers for shipment
• operating equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• operating computerized inventory control systems.

As a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate, you will operate manual or automated material handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or order pickers. Experience with these machines is an asset. In-house training will also be provided. Please note, that these positions are not solely a Forklift Operator position; you will still be required to perform other warehouse associate duties as listed above.

Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associates must maintain positive open lines of communication with all Columbia Sportswear management, staff, and other departments to contribute to the smooth flow of information and efficient operation of the organization. They must also maintain accuracy and attention to detail while using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accountabilities for all units.

The candidate should possess the ability to perform physically demanding work, including standing for extended periods of time; repetitive arm/shoulder movements; repetitive lifting/carrying of up to 40 pounds for the duration of their shift; crouching, bending, and twisting. The candidate should also possess basic computer skills or can be trained on the computer.

The successful candidate must be energetic, reliable, a self-motivated team player and demonstrate exemplary attendance. Excellent organizational skills, accuracy, and the ability to deal with constant change are also essential.

This is a contract position that runs from now to November. We are hiring for two shifts:

Afternoons:
Monday – Friday
3pm-11:30pm
Hourly wage: $21.00 with additional $1/hour shift premium

Days:
Monday – Friday
6am-2:30pm
Hourly wage: $21.00

Please note that we are not able to hire students currently enrolled in school or returning to school in September as this contract position is full-time hours running until November.

If you’re as adventurous as our products, we want to hear from you. Apply now!

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This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the position’s scope and function in the Company. We thank all applicants; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Please note that phone calls will not be accepted.

Columbia Sportswear Canada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you comfortable working at heights up to 22 feet?
• Do you have reliable transportation to 1425 Max Brose Drive, London, ON, N6N 0A2?
• Are you currently enrolled in school or going to school in September?
• Are you available to work the afternoon shift (M-F, 3p-11:30p)?

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (preferred)
• Reach truck: 1 year (preferred)
• Order Picker Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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