Forklift/Power Equipment Operator

Description of position:
Operates and maintains power equipment such as clamp or fork sit-down lift truck and electric pallet jack to move and prepare goods in/out of the depot.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Operates clamp or fork sit-down lift truck to unload trailers and palletize floor-loaded goods. Transfers pallets of received goods to shipping lanes set up by warehouse or to other areas of the depot. Transfers empty pallet stacks within the depot. 
• Operates electric pallet jack to move pallets of received goods to shipping lanes or to other areas of the depot.
• Operates fork sit-down lift truck to load delivery trailers. Scans outgoing goods as loaded to generate computerized shipping manifest. Completes all shipping documents according to Costco procedures.
• Hand stacks unpalleted goods for efficient use of trailer space. Maximizes cube space and distributes weight evenly over trailer axles.
• Inspects condition of goods for quality, safety and stability. Secures goods on pallets with shrink wrap and labels for shipping. Verifies that the pallets being used are to Costco standards.
• Informs managers of any discrepancies or problems.
• Monitors power equipment and conducts daily inspections. Exchanges and inspects power equipment batteries. 
• Cleans up and clears work area of any debris or trip hazards. Follows safety procedures.
• Counts, and logs incoming and out going pallets.  Loads and unloads trailers of pallets using manual and electric pallet jacks and power lift trucks. 
• Provides prompt, courteous member service

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other departments of the depot as necessary.  

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Costco Food Safety Certification – Level 1 required. Costco Power Equipment Operator certification required within 30 days.
• Experience:  Previous forklift driver experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills:  None
• Other:

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).  

Costco Wholesale Canada accepts applications for this role on an ongoing basis rather than posting a dated vacancy. Applying adds you to the pool the location draws on when a shift opens. Choose the location you want on Costco Wholesale Canada's page before you apply.