Forklift Operator (Afternoon) (Surrey)

Forklift Operator (Afternoon) (Surrey)

26 Oct
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Aerotek
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Surrey

26 Oct

Aerotek

Surrey

**Job Title: Forklift Operator (Afternoon)**
**Job Description**
This individual will be responsible for off-loading and on-loading goods from containers using a propane sit-down counterbalance forklift.

The operator will spend approximately 80% of the shift operating the forklift, requiring them to work quickly yet safely in tight quarters.

The freight varies on each trailer and can be very heavy with different shapes, necessitating experience with freight handling.

They will use paper shipping documents to ensure the correct loading and unloading of products, transitioning to complex digital shipping software in the coming months.

The facility is open but requires maneuvering tight corners, and the operator must be able to move shipments of varying sizes.
**Responsibilities**
Operate a propane sit-down counterbalance forklift for loading and unloading trailers.

Handle freight of various shapes and weights, ensuring protected operation in tight quarters.

Use paper shipping documents to verify correct loading and unloading of products.

Adapt to complex digital shipping software within the next few months.

Navigate tight corners in an open facility while moving shipments of varying sizes.
**Essential Skills**
Minimum 1 year experience operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift in a 3PL or LTL environment.

Valid forklift ticket.

Good computer skills.

Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.

Reliable transportation.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
2-5 years experience in LTL.

Leadership experience.

Experience with Truckmate software.

Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Comfortable with shop talk.

Good English communication skills.
**Why Work Here?**
This role offers significant growth opportunities with a 3% wage growth annually, and a yearly bonus ranging from $300-500.

Employees receive a $200 boot allowance annually.

The benefits package includes 100% medical coverage, $1000 for psychological and physiotherapy services, $500 for massage therapy, and 100% coverage for vision and dental care.

Employees also receive travel insurance and pension matching up to 10% for those earning over $55K.

There are ample opportunities for overtime.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is fast-paced, operating 24 hours based on truck arrivals and departures.

It is busy with incoming and outgoing trucks and drivers, with forklifts moving safely but swiftly.

The dock accommodates over 50 doors, handling a variety of products from fridges to tires,



requiring handbombing as necessary.

The multicultural team of approximately 50 operators per shift is independent and dynamic.

The dock can be cold, so layering is recommended.

Steel-toed boots are part of the dress code, and employees can bring their own or use ones available on-site.

The position is for the afternoon shift, 3pm-11:30pm, Monday to Friday.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $24.75 - $25.75/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surrey, BC.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.
**À propos d'Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance.

Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine.

Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année.

Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre,



de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
**Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
**Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.
**About Aerotek**
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry.

Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year.

Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.
**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

📌 Forklift Operator (Afternoon) (Surrey)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Surrey

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