What are the responsibilities and job description for the Loader Operator position at IKO Industries Ltd.?
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
Job Description
One of the key roles of the loader / operator is to assure safe loading and unloading of raw materials and finished products. Must be committed to safe forklift operation and have the ability to work from a pick list.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ability to safely operate a sit down forklift while maintaining a valid forklift certification
- Must be comfortable working outside in the elements
- Communicate with drivers to ensure the accuracy of the load as well as safety requirements for loading/unloading materials
- Ability to think on your feet in identifying from the pick list where the material is located either in the yard or warehouse
- Identify where product is located in the yard by utilizing the identifying signs
- Able to use FIFO system correctly to pull pallets for loading
- Guide the truck drivers where they need to go in order to be safely loaded/unloaded
- Must be willing to learn other job duties in shipping and scale house
- Knowledge of railcar unloading process, Track mobile operation and railroad safety
- Must adhere to all IKO safety policies.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be legally authorization to work in U.S.
- Must be able to pass a forklift certification class and test
- Must be able to read a pick list
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary, which could include weekends
- Must be able to pass a fit for duty Physical
- Must be able to lift up to 76 lbs. unassisted
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
