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Forklift Operator - Military Veterans

at Johnson Controls, Inc.


  • Locations: Edmonton and Nisku

  • Day shifts; Rotating shift work

  • 12-hour days

  • Indoors, full-time work year-round

  • Vacation pay

  • Operate lifting devices, e.g. forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, lift beams and swivel hooks.

  • Confirm inventory transactions are complete.

  • Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices.

  • Put away received materials to proper storage locations.

  • Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do a job.

  • Accurately ship and receive product.

  • May perform other activities such as assisting in taking inventory and weighing/checking materials.

  • Support inventory control with accurate documentation.

  • Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.

  • Accurately weigh and document materials.

  • Participate in clean-up of yard and facility.

  • Perform all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations and Code.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a forklift operator in a warehouse/shipping environment with a valid forklift operator license.

  • Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

  • Knowledge of safe lifting and handling techniques.

  • Must be able to carry and move equipment and/or supplies in excess of 40 pounds.


Johnson Controls' Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls' applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

Edmonton, AB

Johnson Controls, Inc.
A GLOBAL LEADER

Johnson Controls -

The future is being built today, and Johnson Controls is making that future more productive, more secure and more sustainable. We create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. At its core, that promise is about delivering innovation that make people’s lives – and the world – better.

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.

Explore our site to learn how our innovative solutions are driving the future of urban efficiency.

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