Forklift Operator

Role Overview

The Forklift Operator is responsible for assisting manufacturing with daily material handling activities.

The Forklift Operator reports to the department production manager/supervisor or designate. The role involves significant physical exertions such as moving up and down stairs, bending, lifting, carrying items, pushing and pulling, griping, etc. Safety is our # 1 priority.

Shift Premiums are provided for the required shift assigned. All applicants must be able to work the shifts outlined below:

Day Shift: 5:00 am to 1:30 pm - No Shift premium

Swing Shift: 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm - Shift premium

Night Shift: 9:00 pm to 5:30 am - Shift premium

Compensation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work setting: In-person, on-site

What's In It For You

Job Stability with a longstanding Company

Competitive Wages

Opportunity for Overtime

Comprehensive Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)

Retirement - 401k Matching

Endless Learning Opportunities (Tuition Reimbursement Program)

Safety Footwear Reimbursement

Examples of Duties

Responsible for recording the transaction in the Shopfloor database, tagging production for accurate traceability

Perform unloading and loading activities with trucks/containers

Responsible for manufacturing scrap disposal and accurate recording of weights as

established by the department production manager/supervisor

Accountable for sustaining empty stands staging location

Must be a team player and have the ability to work with minimal supervision

Able to perform medium to heavy lifting

Able to drive forklift and perform loading and unloading activities

Perform other duties as required or assigned by the production manager/supervisor

What You'll Bring

Physically fit, able to lift 50lbs

Able to follow all safe work practices

Must have CSA-approved steel-toed safety boots with non-slip sole

Mechanically inclined is considered an asset

Able to follow direction

Good written and verbal communication skills

Access to a readily available vehicle is preferred

Previous manufacturing experience in an industrial environment is considered an asset

Sit-down forklift experience is considered an asset

Why Tree Island?

Our Culture is based on the Core Values:

Safety & Efficiency

Resiliency & Adaptability

Problem-Solving & Lifelong Learning

Safety is our # 1 priority

Safety & Service Recognition Awards

About Tree Island

Tree Island Steel Ltd. ("Tree Island Steel" or the "Company") is a publicly listed company whose shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol TSL. Headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, since 1964, Tree Island Steel, through its three operating facilities in Canada and the United States, produces wire products for a diverse range of industrial, residential construction, commercial construction, agricultural, and specialty applications.

Its products include bright wire; a broad array of fasteners, including packaged, collated and bulk nails; stucco reinforcing products; concrete reinforcing mesh; fencing and other fabricated wire products. The Company markets these products under the Tree Island®, Halsteel®, True-Spec®, K-Lath®, TI-Wire® and Tough Strand® brand names. Tree Island Steel operates in Canada under Tree Island Industries Ltd and in the United States under Tree Island Wire (USA) Inc.

Thank you for your interest in Tree Island; only short-listed candidates will be contacted.