Forklift Operator Afternoon shift - Surrey

Randstad Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Afternoon shift schedule

Delta, BC location

Cross-dock environment experience

Randstad network support

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator for our Delta, BC operations. This role focuses on LTL and cross-dock workflows, loading and unloading trailers, and maintaining accurate freight handling across shifts.

Position offers an afternoon shift (2:00 PM–10:30 PM) with a competitive hourly wage and opportunities within Randstad’s manufacturing & logistics network. Steel-toed boots are required for onsite work.

Qualifications

• Forklift license (sit-down counterbalance) required.
• Extensive cross-dock and LTL experience.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers safely with correct weight distribution.
• Unload inbound trailers and verify paperwork for shortages or damage.
• Label freight and ensure correct staging for outbound loads.
• Handle various freight types including oversized items safely.
• Follow daily loading plans and identify priority freight.
• Maintain accurate freight counts and use warehouse scanning tech.
• Keep dock areas clean, organized and safe.
• Receive late city pickups and prep freight for next shifts.
• Perform pre/post-shift inspections on the sit-down counterbalance forklift.

Skills

Forklift license (sit-down counterbal)

Cross-dock experience

LTL operations

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for your next big opportunity? We are actively seeking a highly skilled and motivated Forklift Operator with a strong background in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and cross-dock environments to join our busy operations in Delta. This is an incredible opportunity to advance your career within the highly dynamic manufacturing & logistics sector.

What you need to know

• Location: DELTA, BC
• Shift times: 2:00 PM -10:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
• Wage: $23.50/hr
• FL ticket is required for sit down counterbalance
• Location is transit accessible
• Steel toed boots required

Advantages

• Earn a highly competitive salary rate of $23.50 per hour, reflecting the skilled nature of this specialized logistics role.
• Benefit from a consistent afternoon shift schedule, providing excellent stability and the opportunity for a balanced lifestyle.
• Work in DELTA, a thriving geographic hub for the manufacturing & logistics industry, offering long-term career stability.
• Join a dynamic, fast-paced cross-dock environment that will genuinely challenge and expand your operational skill set.
• Gain invaluable experience working with a top-tier employer within Randstad’s extensive network of manufacturing & logistics clients.
• Receive dedicated, ongoing support from Randstad’s expert recruiters who are deeply committed to your professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers safely and efficiently, ensuring proper weight distribution, safe freight placement, expert stacking, and securing of all loads.
• Unload city pickups and inbound trailers with precision, strictly verifying freight against paperwork and identifying any shortages or damage immediately.
• Accurately label freight, verify all destinations, and ensure all shipments are correctly staged or loaded onto the correct outbound trailers.
• Safely and efficiently handle a vast variety of freight types, including standard skids, loose pieces, oversized freight, and highly irregular shipments.
• Strictly follow daily loading plans, quickly identify priority freight, and ensure critical shipments are never left behind during your shift.
• Maintain completely accurate freight counts and seamlessly execute proper scanning procedures utilizing warehouse management technology.
• Consistently keep dock doors, staging areas, and all general work zones clean, organized, and perfectly safe at all times in accordance with manufacturing & logistics standards.
• Efficiently receive late city pickups and diligently prepare incoming freight for the subsequent night and morning shifts.
• Conduct standard pre-shift and post-shift inspections on the sit-down counterbalance forklift to ensure optimal functioning and warehouse safety.

Qualifications

• Sit down counterbalance forklift license is required.
• Extensive, hands-on experience in a fast-paced cross-dock facility; this is strictly not a standard pallet-moving warehouse role.
• Deep, practical knowledge of LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) operations and the ability to seamlessly adapt to arriving freight demands.
• A proven track record of working independently, demonstrating the ability to stay productive without constant supervision.
• Exceptional physical stamina and the capacity to manually handle, stage, and secure varying types of freight safely.
• High-level accuracy in matching physical goods to complex shipping documents within the demanding manufacturing & logistics sector.
• Punctuality and reliable transportation to the cross-dock facility located in the bustling logistics sector of DELTA.

Summary

If this sounds like the perfect job opportunity for you, look no further!

We are also accepting referrals and offer a bonus that will put extra cash into your pocket- ask us about it to learn more.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.