Fork Lift Operator

At John W. McDougall, we are more than just a leader in metal and facade solutions—we are a third-generation, family-owned business driven by innovation, craftsmanship, and a passion for transforming vision into reality. With a legacy of delivering iconic projects, we take pride in exceeding customer expectations while fostering an environment where our people thrive.

• Maneuvering forklifts safely in a busy manufacturing environment
• Moving material and other items between storage, manufacturing and shipping areas
• Transport material to production workstations
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of material onto shelves or pallets
• Loading and unloading deliveries and relocating the goods to designated areas
• Ensuring that operating areas are free from spills and obstructions
• Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages and reporting them
• Using wraps and pallets to safely stack goods for transport
• Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures

Requirements:

• Minimum five years of experience in forklift operation
• Must be motivated, prompt, reliable and ready to work independently and responsibly
• Ability to work overtime when needed
• Ability to perform minimum lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Ability to bend, squat and crouch
• Must be able to pass a fitness for duty test

Compensation & Benefits:

• $17 - $20/hour based on experience
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance offered
• Company sponsored Life and Long-Term Disability insurance provided
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life and other insurance offered
• 401k program with up to 4% match from company is available
• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• Plus many more!

Drug-Free Workplace:

We provide and require a drug-free workplace. All new hires will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening as well as randomly selected drug screenings for the duration of employment with our company.