Forklift Operator

This individual will be responsible for off-loading and on-loading all goods from containers using a propane SDCB forklift. The operator will spend approximately 80% of their shift operating the forklift, requiring quick yet safe maneuvering in tight quarters. The product varies in shape and weight, necessitating experience with heavy and oddly shaped freight. Responsibilities include using paper shipping documents to ensure accurate loading/unloading, with a transition to complex digital shipping software in the coming months. The facility is open but necessitates navigating tight corners and handling shipments of varying sizes.

This is a fast-paced environment with a 24-hour operation depending on the arrival and departure of trucks. The workplace is very busy with incoming and outgoing trucks and drivers, and forklifts move at a safe but fast pace. Products are staged on the dock, which has more than 50 doors, and include a variety of items from fridges to tires. The culture is fast-paced, with a team of approximately 50 operators working per shift. Steel-toe boots are required, and there is an option to bring your own or use one on-site. The shift runs from Monday to Friday, 4 am to 12:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Operate a propane SDCB forklift to load and unload goods from containers.
• Spend 80% of the shift operating the forklift, ensuring quick and safe maneuvering in tight quarters.
• Handle freight of varying shapes and weights, requiring experience with heavy and oddly shaped items.
• Use paper shipping documents to verify the correct loading and unloading of products.
• Adapt to using complex digital shipping software within the next few months.
• Navigate tight corners and handle small to large shipments.
• Work in an open facility with high volume and fast-paced conditions.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating an SDCB forklift for loading and unloading trailers in an LTL environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
• Experience with clamp trucks, shunt trucks, and cross docks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in LTL.
• Experience with Truck mate software.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Comfortable with shop talk.

Why Work Here?

We offer significant growth opportunities, including a 3% wage increase annually and an annual bonus ranging from $300-$500. Employees receive a $200 boot allowance each year. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% medical coverage, $1000 for psychological services, $1000 for physiotherapy, $500 for massage therapy, 100% vision coverage up to $200 for glasses, and extensive dental coverage including 100% for cleanings and 90% for fillings. We also provide 100% travel insurance and a pension plan with up to 10% matching for salaries over $55,000. Additionally, there are ample opportunities for overtime.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00 / hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kelowna, BC.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

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.