Equipment Operator

**Equipment Operator (Forklift) - AM Shift (0600 - 1430)**

**About Us - Our Company**

TAG Hardware designs, engineers and manufactures consumer products for the modular furniture industry. Our 30,000-square foot manufacturing facility is located in South Surrey. The facility houses plastic injection molding machines, assembly work stations and a warehouse, where we assemble our patented products for delivery around the world.

**About the Role - Job** **Description**

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, the Material Handler / Equipment Operator (Forklift) will be responsible for the accurate moving, locating, relocating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power operated equipment.
- Wage Range - $23.75 per hour
- Operate all power operated equipment safely and efficiently
- Move all product safely and efficiently (Including loading and unloading trucks)
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area
- Ensure all items are restocked according to established procedures
- Work with team on correct product placement
- Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
- Pick and pack items accurately for shipment, potentially with a forklift
- Label and prepare items for shipment
- Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
- Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure
- Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories
- Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations
- Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
- Participate in process Improvement by communicating to supervisor and/or team lead
- Mandatory overtime may be required based on workflow
- All other duties as assigned

**Work Hours and Benefits**

This is a full-time day shift position as a part of our Warehouse Team. Days of work are Monday to Friday. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer the following benefits:

- 6 months after hire at TAG: extended health, dental, life insurance, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Annual safety shoe credit of 1 pair every other year
- Career growth and training

**About You - Personal Qualifications**
- Passionate problem solver, inquirer, learner
- Hard working, dedicated and reliable
- Safety mindset first
- Great attention to detail and maintaining accuracy of shipments
- Works well in a team environment
- Good communication skills, proficiency in spoken English
- Basic math and reading skills, must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
- Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required
- Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment
- Physical requirements include: lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time, ability to handle heights
- Experience in a small to medium sized operation with less than 100 employees
- Current forklift certification, swing reach truck certification is preferred
- Relevant education, including first aid training / forklift certifications
- Valid BC Driver’s License
- Access to reliable transportation to get to work

**TAG suits those who:...**
- are a quick study
- are passionate problem solvers
- are inquirers and life long learners
- thrive when given the freedom and opportunity to achieve
- go above and beyond every day
- focus on the essentials
- don’t need to prove themselves
- are relaxed and confident
- can keep things in perspective
- appreciate an open dialogue with colleagues
- are easy to work with

**Like what you’re hearing so far, but still wondering if TAG Hardware is right for you? We offer**:

- A competitive salary and benefit package;
- Ongoing on-the-job learning and development;
- Working with an industry leader in innovative hardware.