Roles & Responsibilities 

• Operate lifting devices, e.g. forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, lift beams and swivel hooks. 

• Confirm inventory transactions are complete. 

• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices. 

• Put away received materials to proper storage locations. 

• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job. 

• Accurately ship and receive product. 

• May perform other activities such as assisting in taking inventory and weighing/checking materials. 

• Support inventory control with accurate documentation. 

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment. 

• Accurately weigh and document materials. 

• Participate in clean-up of yard and facility. 

• Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a forklift operator in a warehouse/shipping environment with a valid forklift operator license. 

• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures. 

• Ability to work independently. 

• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 

• Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques. 

• Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds. 

Working Conditions 

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards. 

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment). 

• Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day. 

• Fast-paced environment. 

• Overtime as required. 

Contacts 

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, the Inventory and Materials Supervisors, and Production and Plant Management.