Forklift Operator

Wheel & Axle Shop - Hamilton, ON

Ronsco Inc. is a comprehensive rail provider of products and services. Home to one of North America’s largest manufacturers of freight car axles and Canada’s leading Wheelshop, supplying rail freight, passenger and transit industries. An extensive 46-acre repair facility and mobile services spanning the country. Ronsco’s services are complimented by a growing catalogue of more than 7,000 components, tools and supplies, distributed from our warehouses across North America.

We at Ronsco understand the importance of meaningful work. A career with us offers professional growth and personal fulfillment. Whether you are an experienced railroader, ambitious graduate or tradesperson with complimentary skills, we seek insightful and constructive candidates who leave an impact.

Currently we are seeking a Forklift Operator to join the team at our Wheelshop in Hamilton, Ontario, performing the loading, unloading, movement and organization of materials.

Position: Forklift Operator

Employment Status: Permanent, Fulltime

Schedule: Shift work, overtime and weekends as required.

Start Date: Immediately

Key Job Responsibilities:

1. Operate a counterbalanced forklift and other industrial lift trucks.
2. Load, unload and move materials from different types of equipment such as flatbed trailers, box trailers, containers, box rail cars and center beam rail cars.
3. Communicate with inbound truck drivers, obtaining paperwork and verifying material quantities.
4. Communicate with outbound truck drivers, verifying bills of lading to carriers and signing paperwork on departure.
5. Assist and coordinate with machine operators and other shop floor processes.
6. Sort, crate and stack materials.
7. Consolidate empty pallets and shipping containers.
8. Adhere to and promote safety protocols.

1. 2-3 years experience safely operating a counterbalanced forklift.
2. Counterbalanced forklift training.
3. Forklift Operator certification.
4. Propane certification a plus.
5. A moderate comfort level with computers and role associated technology.

1. Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
2. Ability to perform physical activities that require full body mobility, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and standing for an extended period.
3. Ability to lift 50 lb in a safe manner.
4. Occasionally work outdoors in adverse conditions.

1. Competitive salary based on responsibilities.
2. Comprehensive group benefits package, and retirement savings plan.