Surrey, BC, V3S 8Z8, CAN
4 days ago
Forklift Operator
**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** This role involves off-loading and on-loading all goods from containers using a propane SDCB forklift. You will spend approximately 80% of your shift operating the forklift in a busy and fast-paced environment, navigating tight quarters safely and efficiently. The products you'll handle vary in shape and size and can be very heavy, requiring experience with freight. You'll use paper shipping documents initially and transition to complex digital shipping software within the next few months. **Work Environment** You will be working in a fast-paced, 24-hour operation environment with numerous incoming and outgoing trucks. The facility is very busy with forklifts moving at a fast but safe pace. You will be working with approximately 50 operators per shift, handling a wide variety of products from fridges to tires. The dress code requires steel-toed boots. Shifts are from Monday to Friday, 3 pm-11 pm, with overtime required on Fridays. The facility has over 50 doors on the dock, where products are staged. **Responsibilities** + Operate a propane SDCB forklift to load and unload freight from containers. + Navigate tight quarters safely and efficiently. + Handle various shapes and sizes of freight. + Use paper shipping documents and transition to digital shipping software. + Move small to large shipments. + Ensure products are correctly loaded and unloaded. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 1 year experience operating a SDCB forklift in an LTL environment. + Valid forklift certification. + Good computer skills. + Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2-5 years of experience in LTL. + Leadership experience. + Experience with Truck mate software. + Ability to work independently and take initiative. + Comfortable with shop talk. + Good English communication skills. **Why Work Here?** We offer growth opportunities with 3% wage growth every year, an annual bonus, and a $200 boot allowance. Our benefits package includes 100% medical coverage, $1000 for psychological and physiotherapy services, $500 for massage therapy, 100% vision coverage with $200 for glasses, 100% dental cleaning, 90% coverage for fillings, 100% travel insurance, and a pension plan with 5% matching (10% if earning over $55K). Additionally, there are ample opportunities for overtime. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.75 - $25.75/hr. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC. **À propos d'Aerotek:** Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue. Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais. La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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