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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 product on 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 safely and efficiently, 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 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
Shipping duties, including building, and wrapping pallets, 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
Perform general production duties including producing high quality Lush products, fill/pour/press/pack/label product accurately, keeping up with production demands
Assist Inventory Controllers with inventory counts and inventory organization
Conduct daily inventory counts, product rotation checks, investigate and reconcile inventory issues
Perform basic tasks in AX, such as inputting information
Support new or returning staff with onboarding, demonstrations of daily duties and responsibilities while ensuring safety and SOP guidelines are being 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

Able to perform all required general labour duties (Distribution Associate, Production Assistant)
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 in order 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
Comfortable safely navigating MHE on a regular basis
Relevant work experience for at least 1 year
Valid forklift certification(s)
Practical knowledge of health & safety regulations
Experienced with using counterbalance forklifts
Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS)
Basic proficiency of Microsoft Dynamics AX
Experienced with using reach trucks and counterbalance forklifts

Skills

Forklift operation
Material handling
Warehouse duties
Loading and unloading
Shipping
Inventory management
Handheld scanner usage
Basic mathematics
English communication

Location

70 The East Mall, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 5W2
35 Jutland Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2G6

Work Type

Full-Time
Hourly
Seasonal Contract

Experience Level

1 year relevant work experience preferred

Salary/Compensations

$24.00/hour CAD

Benefits

Inclusive working atmosphere
Up to 50% off Lush products
Boot reimbursement (up to $150 CAD)
Immediate eligibility for bonus program
Team appreciation events
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Complimentary coffee/tea/water
Gender neutral restrooms and changing rooms

About the Company

Lush Cosmetics has more than 250 retail stores between Canada and the USA alone, with Manufacturing and Distribution Centers located in both Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON.
Lush is known worldwide for our unique bath and beauty products, amazing skin and hair care, personalized customer service, and environmental activism and a fun & funky store atmosphere.
We are dedicated to the practices of fair-trade sourcing, providing fair wages for our staff, and supporting sustainable communities as well as giving back to organizations that can make a difference through our Charity Pot Program.
A growing, dynamic business where personal development is encouraged.
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 Handmade Cosmetics participates in E-Verify in certain US states.
Lush Cosmetics North America respectfully recognizes that our business operates on Indigenous territory across Turtle Island.
Our commitment to reconciliation and decolonization is guided by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action #92.

Equal Opportunity

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. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.
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.