**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** This role focuses on safely and efficiently loading and unloading a wide variety of freight from containers and trailers using a propane sit-down counterbalance (SDCB) forklift in a busy cross-dock environment.

You will spend most of your shift operating a forklift in tight quarters, handling freight of various sizes, shapes, and weights, and ensuring accuracy through both paper and digital shipping documentation.

The position is initially contract-based, with the potential to extend depending on internal hiring processes. **Responsibilities** Operate a propane sit-down counterbalance (SDCB) forklift for approximately 80% of each shift to load and unload trailers and containers.

Handle a wide range of freight, from small parcels to large, heavy items such as fridges and tires, ensuring safe movement and placement.

Navigate tight corners and busy dock areas while maintaining a high level of safety and productivity.

Use paper shipping documents to verify that freight is loaded and unloaded accurately according to shipment requirements.

Adapt to and learn complex digital shipping software as the operation transitions from paper to electronic documentation.

Stage product on the dock in designated areas, organizing freight for incoming and outgoing trucks and drivers.

Perform repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds and handbomb freight when required.

Work independently in a fast-paced, 24-hour cross-dock environment, managing your workflow and maintaining a steady pace.

Communicate clearly in English with drivers, teammates, and supervisors to coordinate freight movement and resolve issues.

Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of steel-toe footwear and safe forklift operation in a high-traffic dock.

Demonstrate reliability by maintaining consistent attendance and having dependable transportation to and from the facility. **Essential Skills** Minimum 1 year of experience operating a sit-down counterbalance (SDCB) forklift with loading and unloading trailers as the primary job duty in a 3PL or LTL environment.

Valid forklift certification or ticket.

Proven experience working with diverse freight types, including heavy and irregularly shaped shipments.

Good computer skills and ability to learn complex digital shipping software.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and perform handbombing as needed.

Reliable transportation to commute to a 24-hour cross-dock facility.

Experience in cross-dock, LTL, or 3PL operations, including working around multiple dock doors and high freight volume.

Comfort operating electric sit-down counterbalance forklifts in tight, busy dock environments.

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain productivity in a quick-paced setting.

Strong English communication skills for interacting with drivers and team members.

Comfort with shop talk and a practical, hands-on work style. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** 25 years of experience in LTL operations is an asset.

Leadership experience or supervisory exposure in a dock or warehouse environment is an asset.

Experience using Truckmate or similar transportation management software is an advantage.

Experience with clamp trucks and shunt trucks is beneficial.





Ability to thrive in a multicultural, high-volume logistics environment.

Pension plan literacy or interest in long-term retirement planning is helpful for maximizing available benefits. **Why Work Here?** You join a fast-paced logistics operation that invests in long-term employee growth and well-being.

You benefit from annual wage increases, performance bonuses, and a boot allowance to support your work on the dock.

Comprehensive health coverage includes fully paid medical, travel insurance, and generous allowances for psychological services, physiotherapy, massage, vision care, and dental treatments. A matching pension plan supports your financial future, with higher matching available at certain income levels.

The operation offers significant overtime opportunities, creating potential for strong overall earnings, while a multicultural, independent, and results-driven team culture allows you to hit the ground running and build your skills over time. **Work Environment** The role is based in a fast-paced, 24-hour cross-dock facility with more than 50 dock doors and constant movement of incoming and outgoing trucks and drivers.

Forklifts operate in a safe but rapid manner, moving all types of products, from small parcels to large items such as fridges and tires.

The dock can be cold, so layering clothing is recommended.

Handbombing freight is part of the job and can be repetitive.

The culture is very fast-paced and multicultural, with an independent team that expects new operators to hit the ground running.

Approximately 50 operators work per shift, creating a busy but coordinated environment.

The dress code requires steel-toe footwear, which you must provide; other protective equipment can be used on site as needed.

The position is on the third shift, running Sunday to Thursday, with hours of 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on Sunday and 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Monday through Thursday. **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 (Surrey)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Surrey