Forklift Operator

3 days ago

Surrey, Canada Overland West Freight Lines Full time

**FORKLIFT OPERATOR**

Overland West Freight Lines Ltd. is your key to reach your full potential.

We are looking for an energetic and hardworking Forklift Operator to join our team

**Job Summary**

Reporting to the Outbound/Inbound Supervisor, the Forklift Operator assists our inbound and outbound teams to unload and load trucks and trailers with Less-than -Truckload (LTL) freight of all descriptions; maintains dock cleanliness; assists in finding freight for dispatch and deals with customers picking up items. Must be safety-oriented with excellent attention to detail.

**Work Schedule/Shift**:
Monday to Friday (40 hours a week)

Shift: 15:00-23:30

**Location**

11398 Bridgeview Drive, Surrey BC

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assist with loading and unloading trucks
- Select and use proper freight handling equipment to load and unload freight which may include forklifts with appropriate hardware, hand trucks, drum trucks, pallet jacks, rollers, and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange, rearrange and unload freight
- Ensure items are packaged safely before shipping and loaded according to the weight legally allowed by the vehicle
- Weigh and cube freights to ensure precise size and weight data to safely store them on racks, collect on pallets and load on trucks
- Read and interpret shipping labels. Familiarity with, and in some cases ability to complete the various forms utilized in freight movement such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports and exception forms
- Log any shortages or damages and sign off manifests ensuring all irregularities are noted.
- Maintain a clean and safe workplace

**Qualification Requirements**
- Professional attitude in all interactions when on shift
- Reliable attendance a must
- _Minimum_ of 5 years of experience operating a forklift in a high-traffic space required
- _Minimum_ of 3 years LTL experience, 5 years experience preferred
- Experience handling dangerous goods preferred
- Experience loading/unloading flat deck freight is an asset
- Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ready to work in a fast-paced, high-volume team environment

**Compensation & Benefits**:

- Hourly wage: $ 24.15 to start, top rate currently $27.09
- Benefits and Pension available through the Teamsters National Benefit Plan after 45 day probation period

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $24.15-$27.09 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 5 years (preferred)
- LTL: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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