Forklift Operator I (Sit Down)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Johnson Controls scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Us
Silent-Aire, a division of Johnson Controls, is a global leader in owner equipment manufacturing (OEM) dedicated to providing custom solutions for data center customers. Our product line includes large-scale equipment such as air handling units and modular data centers. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and delivering tailored solutions to meet our clients' unique needs.
Overview
The Forklift Operator is responsible for utilizing a forklift to move materials around a storage yard, factory, or similar location. The Forklift Operator is also responsible for loading and unloading trucks, conducting minor maintenance work, assisting with inventory documentation, and supporting full adherence to safety compliance regulations.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Operate lifting devices, i.e. 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 lbs.
Working Conditions
- Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.
- Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
- Employee may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings such as cold or hot weather outdoors; may have combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting throughout the day.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Overtime as required.
Contacts
- Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team, the Inventory and Materials Supervisors, and Production andPlant Management.
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.comfor your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.