Forklift Operator - Counterbalance

DECAST is leading the Canadian infrastructure market, including water transmission, bridges, storm and sanitary, tunneling and engineered precast products. With nearly 700 employees and two locations, DECAST's state-of-the art manufacturing facility is one of the most technologically advanced in the world with the most extensive product line portfolio in the industry. Since 1989, the company has continually expanded, adding new products and entering new markets. Today, DECAST is the largest manufacturing facility for infrastructure products in Canada.

Reporting to the Yard Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for operating the Forklift to move, load and unload DECAST infrastructure products and materials. The Forklift Operator works alongside the production department with the moving, loading and unloading of products from production areas, yard storage or assisting with relocating products and raw materials within the yard. This position also supports the Fleet department with loading infrastructure products onto flat-bed and/ or float load trucks in preparation of customer deliveries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Loading of completed products onto flat-bed trucks and/ or float load trucks for customer delivery with the assistance of the AZ Drivers/ Brokers.
• Plan and stage product loads to determine which products are required for shipment and ensure products are being loaded in accordance with company procedures and safety requirements.
• Operate and load the forklift with completed products and/ or raw materials and relocate them out of production areas or to applicable stock areas.
• Communicate and work alongside other Yard associates and equipment traffic when operating the forklift.
• Unload raw materials from deliveries and place in applicable department or storage areas.
• Perform pre-operational inspection safety checks of all equipment and accessories such as controls, tires, hoisting system and overall condition of equipment.
• Ensure proper attachments are secured for product transportation.

Skills, Education & Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant machinery experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• Ability to manage time/ prioritize tasks, work under pressure of a high traffic yard, while exercising discretion and good judgement particularly when operating Forklifts.
• Through working knowledge of applicable safety guidelines and equipment available to complete daily tasks (i.e. safety footwear and High-Visibility MTO approved personal protective equipment, etc.)

Working at DECAST

• The range of pay for this position is $27.22 - $33.90 per hour
• Company paid Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Company Registered Pension Plan matched up to 5%
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Company events
• On-site cafeteria
• Education Assistance Program
• And much more!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicant Information is collected in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and will be used only for candidate selection.

DECAST is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodation may be provided upon request, to support candidates' participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.