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Forklift Operator / Shipper/Receiver

@ Express Employment Professionals

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Ottawa, Ontario

$21.75/hrFull-timeContract1+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Forklift Operator / Shipper/Receiver for its client, a warehouse operation. The work is full-time, Monday to Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm, at $21.75 per hour. The role centres on operating counterbalance and reach forklifts and loading and unloading trucks, with at least one year of frequent forklift experience required.

Pay:

$21.75 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate counterbalance and reach truck forklifts within the facility
  • Load and unload trucks with forklifts and pallet jacks
  • Complete pick lists and bills of lading accurately
  • Keep aisles clear and the warehouse organized
  • Perform pre- and post-operational forklift checks

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 1 year of frequent forklift operation experience
  • Experience in order picking, material handling or warehouse operations preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Pass a pre-employment drug test including cannabis

Tools & skills

Counterbalance forkliftReach truckElectric pallet jackManual pallet jack

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · careerpage

Employer posting date
2026-10-15
First seen by our source
2026-10-17
Source record updated
2026-10-17

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Hours per week38.75
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
Background checksdrug and alcohol
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Transit support

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
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Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

Our client is now hiring a skilled Forklift Operator / Shipper/Receiver.

Required skills and qualifications:

  • Minimum 1 year of frequent forklift operation experience, with a focus on safe and efficient operation
  • Previous experience in order picking, material handling, or warehouse operations
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks and procedures
  • Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (including cannabis) due to the safety risks of operating motorized equipment
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • Lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks as needed
  • Safely operate a counterbalance and reach truck forklifts to move products and materials within the facility
  • Load and unload trucks using forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and manual pallet jacks
  • Accurately complete documentation, including pick lists and bills of lading
  • Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment by keeping aisles clear and disposing of debris
  • Manage inventory by moving stock and ensuring accurate storage
  • Perform pre- and post-operational checks on forklifts to ensure safety and efficiency
  • Work safely and efficiently to meet productivity goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management

Perks and benefits:

  • Join a long-standing company with a proven track record
  • Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
  • Easily accessible by bus, with free on-site parking
  • Health and dental coverage after probation
  • Work indoors, every day of the year
  • RRSP matching program

Wage: $21.75 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our selection process includes AI-enabled tools for screening based on keywords and minimum qualifications. A human decides who moves forward.

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