Forklift Operator

TransX Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP company match programs

Training and tuition reimbursement

Employee & family assistance program

Encouraged work-life balance

Corporate discounts

Job summary

TransX Ltd, a long-established Canadian transportation and logistics provider, is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Edmonton Terminal. You will load/unload containers, organize the warehouse, and operate a forklift while performing related general labor duties such as stacking and wrapping.

The role requires forklift certifications, WHMIS and TDG, plus a high school diploma; two years' cross-dock experience is preferred. Competitive benefits and safety-focused culture accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Forklift certificate, WHMIS and TDG certifications are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent completed.
• Two years of cross-dock/fast-paced warehouse machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading containers and trailers.
• Organizing the warehouse.
• Using a forklift.
• Stacking, wrapping and general warehouse cleaning.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

Forklift certificate

WHMIS

TDG certifications

High school diploma

Job description

Shift: Sunday (07:00 - 15:00) & Monday to Thursday (05:00-13:00)

TRANSX LTD

Operating for over 50 years; the TransX Ltd. is one of the largest Canadian providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs.

TransX has an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator to join our Dock team in the Edmonton Terminal. We are looking for an individual that is strong, active, and possesses a solid work ethic.

Our Mission is to become the industry leader of the driver experience. We consider the driver to be the front line of our company. We strive to be consistently surpassing driver expectations by supporting all drivers in successfully meeting utilization targets while honoring home time. Our fleet team will be satisfied once our drivers have successfully met their full potential. As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.

KEY ACTIVITIES

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Loading/unloading containers and trailers
• Organizing the warehouse
• Using a forklift
• Other general labor duties such as stacking, wrapping and warehouse cleaning

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Education

• Forklift certificate, WHMIS, TDG certifications
• Must have completed high school or equivalent.

Experience

• Two years’ experience in a cross dock/fast-paced warehouse machine operator role
• Forklift experience in a cross dock or WHSE
• Experience stacking different types of materials, including boxes, pallets, bins, etc.
• Experience working with frozen and refrigerated freight
• Positive attitude and personality, courteous manner, and flexibility
• Consistently reliable and dependable
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

BENEFITS & PERKS

WHY JOIN TRANSX?

• Large, Canadian owned company
• Operating for over 50 years
• Leading transportation and logistics services
• 11 Terminals across North America
• Competitive compensation
• Partnered training programs and learning supports

BENEFITS

• RRSP company match programs
• Training and tuition reimbursement

RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

• Annual employee recognition & appreciation events
• Years of service awards
• Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter
• Safety recognition
• Annual performance incentives

OTHER PERKS

• Employee and family assistance program
• Encouraged work-life balance
• Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.)
• Professional & personal growth

TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion - also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders.

All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply.

If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.