Loader Operator

divh2Loader / Operator/h2pIKO 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!/ppJob Summary: Reporting to the Shipping Supervisor, the Loader / Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient loading and unloading of raw materials and finished products. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, particularly in forklift operation, and the ability to work from a pick list to locate and move materials accurately./ppCompensation: $21.87/hr/ppBenefits/pulliHealth Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA other benefits)/liliDental Insurance/liliVision Insurance/liliLife Insurance/liliHealth Spending Account/liliEmployee Support and Mental Wellness/liliShort term disability/lili401k Match/liliPaid vacation/liliFloating days/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliEmployee Engagement Events/liliAwards and Recognition/liliTuition Reimbursement/liliService Awards/liliEmployee Perks Discounts/li/ulpJob Responsibilities/pulliSafely operate a sit-down forklift with a valid certification./liliWork outdoors in various weather conditions./liliCommunicate with drivers to ensure accurate and safe loading/unloading./liliUse pick lists to locate materials in the yard or warehouse./liliIdentify product locations using signage and apply FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles./liliDirect truck drivers to appropriate loading/unloading areas./liliSupport other shipping and scale house duties as needed./liliUnderstand and follow railcar unloading procedures, Trackmobile operation, and railroad safety./liliAdhere to all IKO safety policies and procedures./li/ulpQualifications/pulliRequired: Able to work flexible, production shifts 8/10/12 hours/liliMinimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred/liliComfortable with working in a dusty environment/liliManual dexterity and attention to detail/liliFluent in verbal and written English/liliAbility to follow direction and specific instructions/liliGood communication skills/liliAble to pass forklift certification class and test./liliAble to read and interpret pick lists./liliWilling to work overtime, including weekends./liliMust pass a fit-for-duty physical./liliCapable of lifting up to 76 lbs unassisted./liliHigh school diploma or GED required./liliLegally authorized to work in the U.S./li/ulpBenefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employees 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./ppDiversity 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./p/div