Forklift Operator

Job summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating a counter balance forklift to load and unload multi-temp trailers. Additionally, the role involves general labor tasks such as stacking materials, wrapping pallets, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

Job details

Forklift Operator TRANSX LTD. Operating for over 50 years; the TransX Ltd. is one of the largest Canadian providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs. SUMMARY – (2) Forklift Operator; Part-Time SHIFT: Weekends (08:00 AM - 06:00 PM) TransX has an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator to join our Dock team in the New Westminister Terminal. We are looking for an individual that is strong, active, and possesses a solid work ethic. Our Mission is to become the industry leader of the driver experience. We consider the driver to be the front line of our company. We strive to be consistently surpassing driver expectations by supporting all drivers in successfully meeting utilization targets while honoring home time. Our fleet team will be satisfied once our drivers have successfully met their full potential. As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. KEY ACTIVITIES Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Operate counter balance forklift safely and effectively * Previous unloading and loading of multi temp trailers an asset. * Other general labor duties such as stacking, wrapping and warehouse cleaning * Ability to read and understand BOL's and order documentation SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Education * Forklift certificate, WHMIS, TDG certifications * Must have completed high school or equivalent. Experience * Two years’ experience in a cross dock/fast-paced warehouse machine operator role * Operate counter balance forklift safely and effectively * Previous unloading and loading of multi temp trailer is an asset * Ability to read and understand BOL's and order bill documentation * Experience stacking different types of materials, including boxes, pallets, bins, etc. * Experience working with frozen and refrigerated freight * Positive attitude and personality, courteous manner, and flexibility * High-attention to detail * Consistently reliable and dependable * Must be able to lift 50 lbs. * Safety-first work style BENEFITS & PERKS WHY JOIN TRANSX? * Large, Canadian owned company * Operating for over 50 years * Leading transportation and logistics services * 11 Terminals across North America * Competitive compensation * Partnered training programs and learning supports BENEFITS * Comprehensive group health benefits * RRSP company match programs * Referral bonus program * Training and tuition reimbursement RECOGNITION PROGRAMS * Annual employee recognition & appreciation events * Years of service awards * Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter * Safety recognition * Annual performance incentives OTHER PERKS * Employee and family assistance program * Encouraged work-life balance * Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.) * Team environment * Professional & personal growth APPLY TODAY! TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes application from women, racialized peoples, persons with disabilities, and person of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

What you’ll do

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating a counter balance forklift to load and unload multi-temp trailers. Additionally, the role involves general labor tasks such as stacking materials, wrapping pallets, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, along with valid forklift, WHMIS, and TDG certifications. A minimum of two years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is required, along with the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health benefits • RRSP company match programs • Referral bonus program • Training and tuition reimbursement • Annual employee recognition & appreciation events • Years of service awards • Safety recognition • Annual performance incentives • Employee and family assistance program • Corporate discounts

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Counter balance forklift
• Warehouse operations
• Loading and unloading
• Order documentation
• Safety compliance
• WHMIS
• TDG
• Material handling
• Inventory management
• Attention to detail
• Reliability
• Physical stamina
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Warehousing
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Accountability
• Positivity
• Newsletters
• Lifting Ability
• Loading And Unloading
• Palletizing
• Refrigerated Trucking
• Forklift Truck
• Machine Operation

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
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