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Forklift Operator and Overhead Crane Operator Entry Level
@ Atkore
Ontario
Overview
Atkore, through its Sasco division, is hiring an entry-level forklift and overhead crane operator in Toronto, reporting to the Plant Manager. The work covers loading and unloading materials with forklifts and cranes, material handling and general labour in a manufacturing plant. The posting states a wage of CAD $31.83 per hour, life, extended health, vision and dental benefits, an RRSP pension plan and paid time off, and requires flexible shifts and overtime.
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload materials with forklifts and overhead cranes
- Assist with material handling in the facility
- Perform general labour duties as required
- Follow safety rules including LOTO and PIT protocols
- Carry out tasks assigned by managers, supervisors and trainers
Requirements summary:
- Forklift licence and crane operator certificate
- About 1 year of relevant experience
- Willingness to learn in a lean manufacturing facility
- Flexible with shifts and overtime
- Able to stand all day and work around machines
- Strong English oral and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-13
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift licence, Crane operator certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Atkore
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Full company description
Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.5B in sales in fiscal year 2023, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. Our portfolio includes industry-trusted brands such as Unistrut, Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems, Cope, US Tray, United Poly Systems, Calbrite, Calbond, and FRE Composites.
- LinkedIn followers
- 70,490
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,009
- Reported office locations
- 16100 South Lathrop Ave, Harvey, IL 60426, US
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Electronics
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Mechanical Design
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Atkore
- Specialties
- Manufacturing
- Plastic Pipe and Tube
- Metal Framing Channel
- Strut
- Conduit
- armored cable
- and prefabrication
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 373,155,716
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications. With 5,600 employees and $3.5B in sales in fiscal year 2023, we deliver sustainable solutions to meet the growing demands of electrification and digital transformation. Our portfolio includes industry-trusted brands such as Unistrut, Allied Tube & Conduit, AFC Cable Systems…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Harvey, IL |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | ManufacturingPlastic Pipe and TubeMetal Framing ChannelStrutConduitarmored cableand prefabrication |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Forklift Driver & Overhead Crane Operator Entry Level
Who we are:
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.
With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities worldwide, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.
Who we are looking for:
Sasco, a division of Atkore, is currently searching for a Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator Entry Level to be based out of Toronto. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the ideal candidate will have 1-year relevant experience and willing to gain experience in Lean manufacturing facility.
The Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Ability to be taught and follow directions.
- Perform tasks assigned by your Manager, Supervisor, leads, or trainer.
- Assist and learn how to load / unload goods in the facility and into trucks.
- Able to assist in building and material handling.
- Load and unload materials with the forklift truck and overhead cranes.
- Assist in building and material handling with minimum supervision.
- Assist with general labour duties as required.
- Adhere to all Life Savings Rules, including Lock out tag/out (LOTO), Machine guarding, / Bypassing safety controls, powered industrials Truck (PIT) safety protocols; OHSA, Safety Policies.
- Adhere and follow to all other Atkore policies, such as harassment, free workplace of Drug and alcohol, Respect and Harassment, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must have a forklift licence and crane operator certificate.
- Must be willing to learn the job.
- Flexibility with shift schedules and the ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to stand on their feet for the duration of the workday.
- Must be able to work around machines in manufacturing environment.
- Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative.
- Eager and interested in learning continuously in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work both as a member of a team, or as an individual contributor.
Wage and Benefits :
- CAD : $ 31.83
- Life insurance and Extended Health benefits including vision and dental
- Pension Plan (RRSP)
- Paid Time off and Statutory Holidays
All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability.
Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, all in a way that is consistent with our core values. Together, we build strong leaders that continually endeavor to move us forward.
Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!
Atkore offers reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job, under the Ontario’s AODA.
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