Forklift Operator/General Labourer - Surrey Reload
Forklift Operator/General Labourer - Surrey Reload
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Job Description
Overview
Over 100 years in business the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers hauling a wider variety of products and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is a leader in Reload Operations partnering with Class 1 railways in Canada to inventory and transfer product between truck rail and container shipping to for delivery to satisfied customers.
Arrows Surrey Reloaddivision is looking to hire a Forklift Operator/General Labourer to assist with shipping and receiving operate a forklift and perform general labourer duties in the warehouse and yard. Experience working in a Parts Distribution Centre is strongly preferred.
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We Offer
- Competitive pay rate: $24 - $27/hr depending on experience
- Full Benefits including dental life insurance pharmaceutical vision care chiropractor massage EAP and more.
- Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
- Year round work
- Onsite training
- Growth potential and career advancement opportunities
- Shift: Monday-Friday; 6am - 2:30pm
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator the Forklift Operator/General Labourer will be responsible for operating a forklift performing general labourer duties in the yard and the warehouse receive inventory in the warehouse inputting data in an inventory system sort the inventory pack and ship the inventory.
Responsibilities include:
- Operate forklifts to handle various weight capacities (under and over 12000lbs.).
- Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document.
- Generate shipping labels and documents
- Load shipments onto delivery trucks
- Coordinate with carriers for outgoing shipments
- Pick products based on order forms or digital instructions
- Pack items securely for shipping following packaging standards
- Label packages correctly with shipping information
- Inspect goods for damage and verify contents match purchase orders
- Label sort and store materials in designated areas
- Use scanners or inventory systems to log received itemsPrepare orders for courier pickup or freight shipmentEnsure outgoing products meet quality and accuracy standardsAssist with general yard clean up/maintenance.
- Unload trucks and check incoming shipments
- Conduct regular inventory counts (cycle counts)
- Update stock levels in warehouse management software (WMS)
- Identify and report stock discrepancies
- Rotate stock to maintain FIFO (First In First Out) method
- Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
- Work in adherence to all safe work practices procedures as well as all regulatory requirements.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop department or work crew.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
You Possess
- A positive attitude
- A strong safety mindset
- Ability to climb ladders throw rail cables and lift 50lbs
- Experience operating a forklift
- Experience working in a Parts Distribution Centre is strongly preferred
- Experience using invetory management systems
- Experience working in a warehouse sorting packing and shipping
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow rain sub-freezing temps heat wind)
- Comfortable working at heights
- Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Experience loading and unloading commodities from trucks or railcars an asset
- Embody Arrows values: Safety Integrity Responsibility Quality Teamwork and Fun!
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
