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About the Role

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the transport, retrieval, and storage of pallets within the warehouse/facility. You will be accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and will be required to perform general warehouse duties. This role focuses on delivering a high level of service to our production rooms/distribution centre by delivering the materials and products in a timely manner and maintaining a safe and well-organized warehouse/facility.

Responsibilities

Practice safe work and identify unsafe situations to the appropriate individuals
Operate forklift and material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring to conduct a pre-driving inspection before use
Transport materials in accordance with set standards
Log issues with the forklift and report to supervisors
Identify and report faulty or damaged racking immediately to supervisors
Perform water maintenance on the forklift when required
Load and unload trucks using forklifts or material handling equipment when required
Deliver materials to the appropriate location
Ensure all materials and skids have the correct labels and information
Perform shipping duties, including building, wrapping pallets, and stocking raw materials
Retrieve and deliver materials and moulds as required for production, ensuring appropriate and accurate labelling of all items being stored
Use a handheld scanner to transfer inventory efficiently, while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Stock and replenish shelves, racks, cases, and bins in accordance with the FIFO method
Perform general physical activities in the warehouse, including loading, unloading, sorting and moving of products and materials
Assist Inventory Controllers with inventory counts and inventory organization
Conduct daily inventory counts, product rotation checks, investigate and reconciliation inventory issues
Perform basic tasks in AX, such as inputting information
Support new or returning staff with onboarding and demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities, ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are followed
Adhere to room/departmental and company policies and best practices for quality, cleanliness and health and safety
Perform general housekeeping and equipment cleaning duties

Requirements

Current Lush employee
Has held current role for a minimum of 1-year
Able to perform all required Production Assistant/Distribution Associate duties
Able to do physical work for 8-hour shifts, on your feet and lift 50 pounds
Capable of physical activities such as standing for long durations, bending down, pulling, and pushing
Flexibility to work within the Distribution, Digital and Manufacturing businesses as required
Can operate basic warehouse equipment (picking carts, handheld scanners, pump-trucks, etc.)
Able to organize multiple tasks at the same time and establish priorities
Able to remain motivated and engaged in work
Able to communicate effectively with others
Able to work in a team environment as well as individually
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Confident with basic mathematics, ability to count, including addition and subtraction
Reliable, consistent attendance, punctual and dependable
Comfortable with reading, writing, and speaking English to communicate with peers and leadership on all platforms
Comfortable providing and receiving feedback
Flexible to work all shifts and some holidays, overtime and weekends
Commitment to abide by and oversee health & safety regulations
Commitment to abide by and oversee our quality and good manufacturing practices
Comfortably and safely navigating MHE on a regular basis
Valid forklift certification(s)
Relevant work experience
Previous experience as a Seasonal Forklift Operator with Lush
Practical knowledge of health & safety regulations
Experienced with using counterbalance forklifts
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics AX
Experienced with using reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts

Skills

Forklift operation
Material handling
Warehouse duties
Safe work practices
Equipment inspection
Logistics
Inventory management
Handheld scanner operation
FIFO method
Basic AX input
Onboarding support
Health and safety compliance
Quality assurance
Good manufacturing practices
Housekeeping
Equipment cleaning
Basic mathematics
Communication
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management

Location

Etobicoke, ON

Work Type

Full-Time
Hourly
Contract

Experience Level

Minimum of 1-year in current role
Previous experience as a Seasonal Forklift Operator with Lush (preferred)
Relevant work experience (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$24.00/hour CAD

About the Company

At Lush, we believe when we continue to foster a culture of inclusion and respect within a diverse workforce, we are doing our part in building a world where there is equal opportunity for all.
We recruit from a variety of employment agencies, community groups, non-profits, and online social and job sites, and in our business practices, strive to leverage the gift that diversity brings.
We welcome diverse candidates to our recruitment process.
Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.
Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.
We Are Lush
Lush North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island.
As a business headquartered in Canada, our largest facilities are located on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh, as well as here on the lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat, and now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92.
We recognize that our facilities, along with our settler and newcomer staff are guests on this land and as we act to repair past harm, we do it together in allyship with Indigenous People everywhere, including staff, customers and with leadership from organizations and communities we work with.

Equal Opportunity

Lush North America unequivocally supports equal opportunity employment for all applicants regardless of religion, race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, differently abled, adverse mental health, and other characteristics both defined, protected and enforced by the law under federal or provincial/state jurisdiction.
Lush is committed to providing accessible employment practices. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.