Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Forklift Operator - LTL Freight Cross Dock**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our LTL Freight Cross Dock team in Calgary. You will be responsible for operating a Sit Down Counter Balance forklift to move pallets, unload and load trailers, handle bills of lading and other paperwork, and maintain a clean and safe dock environment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate a Sit Down Counter Balance forklift to move pallets.
+ Unload and load trailers with freight using the forklift (60% of the day).
+ Hand bomb/move product by hand, with a maximum weight of 50lbs (40% of the day, depending on shipments).
+ Handle bills of lading and other paperwork throughout the shift.
+ Assist other team members with unloading paperwork.
+ Help clean up the yard and perform other duties as needed.
+ Ensure the dock is clean and clear of debris for safety reasons.
**Essential Skills**
+ 1 year of experience operating a Sit Down Counter Balance forklift.
+ Experience in transportation, warehouse, or distribution companies (3PL or LTL).
+ 1 year of experience loading and unloading trailers using the forklift.
+ Ability to lift up to 50lbs throughout a shift.
+ Adaptable to fast-paced environments and able to switch tasks with ease.
+ Valid forklift ticket (in-house or private; can be obtained prior to start date).
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Safety vest (strongly recommended).
+ Leadership experience.
+ RF Scanner experience.
+ Waybill/Bill of Lading experience.
**Why Work Here?**
We offer numerous growth opportunities, with a 3% wage growth every year, annual bonuses between $300-$500, and a $200 annual boot allowance. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% coverage for medical, vision, and dental expenses, along with generous allowances for psychological, physical, and massage therapies. We also provide 100% travel insurance and a pension plan with up to a 10% match. Additionally, we offer plenty of overtime opportunities, employee recognition programs, and team BBQs.
**Work Environment**
You will be working in a very fast-paced environment with courier shipments. Trucks arrive with pallets of shipments for retail stores from distributors, which are then unloaded and packed for retail. The dock is a small space with significant movement in and out. You will be part of a team of 7-10 people, reporting to the supervisor. Duties will include paperwork, swamping, and operating the forklift, requiring adaptability and multitasking skills. The facility has 68 bay doors and 16 forklifts. The shift is Monday to Friday, 5:00 pm - 1:30 am. The dress code includes outdoor wear such as jackets and sweatshirts, as the dock can get very cold. The team size is 20-25 people across all shifts, including dockworkers and forklift operators.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, Alberta.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $24.75 - $24.75/hr.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.
**À propos d'Aerotek:**
Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. 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 meets 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. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
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