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Reach Forklift Operator

at Advantage Personnel
Kingston, Ontario, Canada • Full-time

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time

Description

Job Title: Reach Forklift Operator

Job Type: Temporary ongoing with the opportunity to go permanent

Location: Kingston, ON (401 & Middle Rd)

Shift: Monday to Friday

Pay rate: $21.00/hr

This role focuses on operating a reach truck in narrow aisles, handling palletized inventory, and supporting daily warehouse activities in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a valid reach forklift certification and is ideal for someone comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment and a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate a reach forklift safely to move, stack, and retrieve palletized materials
  • Place and remove product from racking at various heights
  • Pick and stage orders using a reach truck
  • Load and unload materials as required
  • Verify product labels, quantities, and locations
  • Assist with inventory movement and organization
  • Build skids and wrap product for secure storage or shipment
  • Work closely with supervisors and warehouse staff to meet daily targets
  • Perform general warehouse duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Valid reach forklift certification
  • Previous reach truck operating experience
  • Experience working in a warehouse or distribution environment
  • Comfortable working at heights and in narrow aisles
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
  • Strong communication skills
  • Reliable, safety-focused, and dependable

Work Conditions:

  • Busy production environment
  • Regular standing and lifting throughout the day

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