Forklift Operator - Vancouver

Arrow Transportation Systems Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join their Vancouver Reload Division. This role involves safely operating high capacity forklifts to transfer lumber, steel, and other commodities between trucks, rail, and containers. The company offers competitive pay, extended medical benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to grow in the transportation and logistics sector. Join a company that values integrity, responsibility, and fun in the workplace!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Extended Medical Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Year Round Work

Onsite Training

Growth Potential

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating high capacity forklifts.
• Solid interpersonal skills for effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Safely transfer commodities using high capacity forklifts.
• Support inventory control and document accurately.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

High Capacity Forklifts

Job description

Overview

In business since 1919 and still growing! Arrow is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

Arrow is a leader in Reload Operations, partnering with Class 1 railways in Canada to inventory and transfer product between truck, rail and container shipping for delivery to satisfied customers.

We are looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join us at our Vancouver Reload Division.

Great people work here!

We Offer

• Competitive pay rate: $27 to $30 per hour based on experience
• Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical and more!
• Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
• Year round work
• Onsite training
• Growth potential and career advancement opportunities
• Shift: Monday-Friday; day and afternoon shift
• Hours: 8hrs/day plus overtime

Responsibilities

Lumber, steel, pipe, and containers arrive at the facility by truck or rail. We are looking for a Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently transfer these commodities to truck, rail or container for furtherance. Responsibilities include:

• Operate high capacity forklifts (up to 36,000lbs).
• Loading and unloading lumber, steel and engineered wood products from trucks, railcars or containers.
• Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document.
• Ability to prepare load plans for railcar, truck and/or container.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.

You Possess

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating high capacity forklifts.
• Previous experience loading and unloading commodities from trucks or railcars is an asset.
• Preference will be given to those with lumber handling experience.
• A positive attitude.
• A strong safety mindset.
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Embody Arrow's values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork and Fun!