Position: Forklift Operator
Position Type: Part Time
Pay Rate: $17.50 (hourly rate)
Location: Edmonton, AB
The Company:
Postmedia is a Canadian news media company representing more than 130 brands across multiple print, online and mobile platforms. Award-winning journalists and innovative product development teams bring engaging content to millions of people every week whenever and wherever they want it.
This exceptional content, reach and scope offer advertisers and marketers compelling solutions to effectively reach target audiences. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
Summary:
Is responsible for the safe and accurate delivery of product to the production lines. Responsible to remove all used skids, recycle material etc. to ensure a clean and safe production area. Responsible to ensure the proper scheduling of recycle pickup to ensure minimum use of space. To aid in all forklift areas as needed and other duties as requested.
What you'll do:
Forklift
Accurate and efficient service to the Alphaliners
Unload incoming trucks and help receiving as needed
Load outgoing/finished products.
Recycle
Ensure all recycle receptacles in the [production area are within capacity, remove full receptacles’, replacing with open empty receptacles as needed.
Ensure a proper schedule is maintained with recycle pickup contractors to ensure a smooth flow of recyclables and minimum recycle inventories.
Physical Area Responsibility
All areas within the area described must be kept clean and neat at all times. Area from receiving office to the front of the warehouse including the production side of rack area.
Safety
All personnel either Flyer Force employees or contractors are to abide by the Edmonton Flyer Force Health and Safety policies.
Preventative Equipment Maintenance
Daily maintenance on forklift, as per Edmonton Flyer Force Maintenance Manual
Who you are:
Minimum of completed high school or 2 years’ experience in similar environment is required.
Must be able to balance multiple priorities and deal with diverse group of employees and customers in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Must maintain a valid fork lift operator’s permit
Work Environment:
This is a Part Time position generally 7 to 8 hours per day Monday to Friday. Weekends as needed.
This position works primarily in a warehouse environment operating a forklift.
Evaluations are conducted after the 3 month probationary period and on an annual basis thereafter.
We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis.
Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
