Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator – Industrial Yard

Simplicant, Inc.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan

Competitive hourly wage

Overtime opportunities

Team environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Driving Force Decks in Abbotsford is seeking a Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator to safely move tubular products, pipe, casing, and heavy equipment within an outdoor logistics yard. You will load/unload on flat deck trailers and support daily operations with a strong emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Experience with heavy forklifts (up to 30,000 lbs), outdoor work, and a clean driving record are required. The role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for overtime and advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy-duty forklifts (up to 30,000 lbs) in outdoor industrial or logistics yard.
• Experience handling tubular products, pipe, casing, steel, or other oversized materials.
• Proven experience loading and unloading flat deck trailers safely and efficiently.
• Experience operating gas, diesel, or electric forklifts up to 30,000 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract and ability to pass background/drug tests.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload tubular pipes onto trucks with yard labourers.
• Offload tubular products from railcars and clear debris.
• Assist trucks and drivers with safe loading/unloading.
• Perform material handling: counting, sorting, packing, unpacking.
• Ensure product quality meets company and customer standards.
• Meet daily productivity and efficiency targets.
• Report and assist with equipment maintenance issues.
• Support yard and warehouse cleanup, maintenance, and admin duties.

Skills

Safety

Teamwork

Time management

Reliability

Job description

Driving Force Decks specializes in hauling heavy materials, oversized equipment, flatbed freight, and Super B-train operations.
With over twenty years of experience and a highly qualified team, we’ve earned our reputation as one of the best in the industry.
By maintaining high standards in service, safety, and certification, there’s nothing we can’t help you move.
For reliable, versatile transport solutions work with the experts at Driving Force Decks.

Position Overview

The Heavy-DutyForklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of tubular products, pipe, casing, and heavy equipment within a fast-paced outdoor logistics yard. Using large-capacity forklifts, you will load and unload flat deck trailers, organize inventory throughout the yard, and support daily logistics operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service. Please note this role isNOT a warehouse position.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Competitive hourly wage
• Overtime opportunities
• Fun and collaborative team environment
• Advancement opportunities for the right candidate

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with yard labourers to load and unload tubular pipes onto trucks
• Offload incoming tubular products from railcars and clear debris
• Assist truck and delivery drivers with safe and efficient loading/unloading
• Perform material handling duties such as counting, sorting, packing, and unpacking
• Ensure all product quality meets company and customer standards
• Meet daily productivity and efficiency targets
• Report and assist with equipment maintenance issues
• Support general yard and warehouse clean‑up, maintenance, and administrative duties

Experience & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy-duty forklifts (up to 30,000 lbs) in an outdoor industrial or logistics yard.
• Experience handling tubular products, pipe, casing, steel, or other oversized industrial materials is required.
• Proven experience loading and unloading flat deck trailers safely and efficiently.
• Experience operating gas, diesel, or electric forklifts with capacities up to 30,000 lbs.
• Previous experience in pipe/casing operations, industrial material handling, or inventory control is considered a strong asset.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and at heights.
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal record check, pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and fit-for-duty requirements.

Skills & Attributes:

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to work overtime, on‑call, or weekends as needed
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills

All applicants require a clean abstract and will adhere to a criminal record search, drug and alcohol screen.

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities.

Driving Force Decks is a member of the TF Energy Solutions Group of Companies