Night Forklift Operator - Kelowna, Canada - Costco Wholesale Canada #1578 Kelowna

Description

Starting wage may be negotiable, depending on experience.


Description of position:
Operates an electric stand-up forklift to move pallets of merchandise and equipment throughout the warehouse. Hand stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product.


Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Completes daily forklift safety checklist.
• Operates electric forklift and electric pallet jack to move pallets of merchandise. Changes out forklift batteries and hooks batteries up to battery charger.
• Transfers merchandise from the receiving area to the steel shelves and bulk wall for storage or directly to the sales floor.
• Moves pallets of merchandise from the steel shelving and the bulk wall to the sales area based on written list, verbal instruction and observation of low stock.
• Stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets. Removes empty pallets from the sales floor. Rotates stock as necessary.
• Communicates with floor managers to set priorities and determine product placement.
• Wraps pallets in plastic film with a product tag prior to placement on steel shelves.
• Assists with stocking. Clears sales floor debris. Observes and ensures correct product signage. Marks unmarked product with item number using marking gun.
• Provides prompt and courteous member service. Helps members to load large items in their cart and auto, directs members to products, relates product status knowledge.

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as necessary.

Typical

Schedule:
:
Monday to Friday

• 3:15 pm to 11:45 pm, Sat and Sun
• 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm
• Typical shifts and days off will be discussed at the time of the interview.
• Education/Training:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

• Licenses/Certifications:

Costco Forklift Certification required.

• Experience:

Forklift driving experience required.

• Knowledge/Skills:

None.

• Other:

Knowledge and talents


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $17.50 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Onsite parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Every Weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kelowna, BC V1X 0B2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location:
In person