Forklift Operator / Warehouse Clerk

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world. ​ 

Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the warehouse including shipping, receiving, storage management, maintenance following written or verbal work instructions under the direction of the Branch Manager/Operations Manager. Assist with coordination for facilities maintenance including responding to urgent repairs requiring electrical, plumbing, HVAC via established external contractors.

• Receive, inspect, sort, and label inbound material. Distribute received material to identified departments/personnel or warehouse location. Report any discrepancies to the operations groups.

• Operate a forklift, truck or other equipment to load, unload, transport and store goods. (Certification provided)

• Handle dangerous goods (Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificate/training to be provided). Manage shipping, storage, and destruction activities with authorized suppliers

• Maintenance, organization, and cleaning of the warehouse. Maintain a clean working environment.

• Follow all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

• May be assigned special or ad hoc projects.

• Undertake light maintenance and housekeeping duties in warehouse. Mopping up spills ensuring access areas are clean from dust and debris ensuring equipment is maintained clean and in good repair.

• Maintain warehouse equipment (forklift, pallet jack, mechanical broom), including weekly cleaning, and ensure all required maintenance schedules are followed

• Insure daily safety inspections are undertaken on forklift and mechanical broom /vacuum units

• Assists Site Manager/Operations Manager with organizing scheduled maintenance of facility, retaining external trade contractors to perform repairs, supervise and workmanship of contractors

• Organize shipments with FedEx, Purolator, DHL, Manitoulin, and Morneau

• Maintain inventories and shipping/receiving systems up to date. Plan the storage of pallets, samples, and equipment in both on‑site and outsourced facilities (Entrepôt IDEAL). Maintain accurate storage records and coordinate all shipments and receipts from Outsourced facilities.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required.

• Previous experience in a related field would be a strong asset.

• Forklift license or previous experience with forklifts

Specific technical skills:

• Forklift license or previous experience.

• Have 1-year experience with scheduling external contractors and have base level knowledge of facility management.

• Must be able to read, understand and follow work instructions in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

• Candidates must be proficient in using various types of computer software (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

• Candidates must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work well with others & independently.

• Proven time management skills and a strong attention to detail.

• Works well under pressure.

• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.

• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.