Seasonal Forklift Operator Job Winnipeg area,Steinbach Manitoba Canada,Manufacturing / Production

Location: Steinbach

Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, Barkman Concrete Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of precast concrete. Barkman Concrete is a family-owned company where our focused investment to our success is People, Quality, and Capacity, sustaining growth through the contributions of our team members’ commitment to customer service, quality, and innovation.

We currently have an opportunity for a Seasonal Forklift Operator at our Merritt facility. We offer on the job training in a friendly, team-minded environment. In the yard, Forklift Operators are cross trained in servicing the production departments, yard organization and loading trucks for product shipment. Other duties in the yard may include operating a skid steer or front-end loader for assisting with snow removal or managing aggregate bins as needed.

This is a seasonal position. Work hours are typically 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday with Saturdays as required to support production. Schedules range from 6:00am to 4:30pm with forklift operators needing to be flexible working overtime to meet production demands and loading trucks in the yard.

At Barkman Concrete we focus on:

People

Skills:

A positive attitude, motivated to achieve progress and excellence, a willingness to help co-workers achieving team success, working together to solve problems, being punctual, and dedicated to good attendance.

Focus on Quality: An eye for detail, taking pride in your workmanship. A high level of commitment and a “can-do” attitude towards quality.

Capacity: Understanding the importance of time management and work ethic towards getting tasks completed to meet necessary requirements with high-quality standards.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Prior forklift or mobile equipment experience is a strong asset.

Must be able to visually identify product by type and color as well as be able to read labels and order pick lists for loading trucks.

A strong safety ethic in operating in a high traffic yard, completing pre-trip inspections, identifying equipment issues, wearing required PPE and seatbelt, and following yard traffic rules.

Care for both handling equipment and product is crucial to maintaining a steady flow from production to the customer.

This role has direct contact with both Barkman team members and customers entering the yard therefore a professional, safety-minded, friendly, customer focused attitude is key.

Teamwork, problem solving and a continuous improvement mindset.

Flexibility in working various shifts to cover production demand, dock times and covering for when other team members have scheduled time off work.

Physical activities include walking, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 50lbs), reaching, using arms/hands to operate equipment, changing attachments, assisting with tying down loads, moving pallets, shoveling, etc.

Barkman provides mobile equipment training for forklift, skid steer and front-end loader as per safety regulations. All operators are expected to follow safe operating procedures at all times.

Applicants are requested to submit their resumes as soon as possible, resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and applicants may be contacted for an interview as they are reviewed.


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