Lift Truck Operator

Our Distribution, Transportation and Repair team members play a critical role in our success. They are thorough in ensuring orders are properly fulfilled, committed to work safety, and passionate about providing an amazing guest experience. If you love working as a team and want to help Make Life Better for our guests and our communities, then we want you to join us!

We are currently seeking Lift Truck Operators for our Winnipeg Distribution Centre located at 230 Panet Road. As a Lift Truck Operator, you will be responsible for general warehouse duties, including picking/placing products in and out of the racks. Ashley Canada – The Dufresne Group is committed to investing in our team members; we offer : Market competitive wages; Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts; Employer Sponsored Retirement Savings Plan; Career growth and continuous development; Respectful working environment with strong company values; World class training programs; The opportunity to work at one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As a Lift Truck Operator, you will: Drive the lift truck and perform proper checks to ensure safe working conditions. Pick products from racking according to pick lists and ensure proper product placement in racking. Assist with customer pick-ups. Reconcile any discrepancies identified in a timely manner. Understand and follow all safe work practices and rules.

As a successful candidate you will have the following: High School Diploma preferred. Previous warehouse experience. Strong verbal communication skills. Lift truck certification, or ability to take and pass the company's certified training. Understanding of how to effectively use a radio scanner (RF) gun. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in-house computer systems.

High attention to detail. Ability to work at platform heights of up to 26 feet. Good physical condition with stamina to maneuver heavier products with equipment assistance. Able to conduct physical work in warm and cold conditions. Ability to meet flexible schedule requirements, including evenings and weekends. Ability to operate various equipment (dock levellers, hand trucks, garbage baler, cardboard baler, forklift, lift truck, etc.)

Availability to work overtime as required. #ca123