Field worker Jobs in Langley, BC

Job Title: Shipper/Receiver – Manufacturing Warehouse
Job Description

This role is a hands-on shipper/receiver position within a busy manufacturing warehouse that produces large industrial wheels for heavy mining equipment. You will safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes, manage inbound and outbound shipments, support inventory control, and collaborate closely with production and warehouse teams to ensure materials flow smoothly through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document daily pre-use safety inspections on assigned forklifts in accordance with company procedures and WorkSafeBC standards.
• Safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts to move heavy steel products throughout the production shop, yard, and warehouse.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, and equipment while following safe handling procedures and securing loads properly.
• Operate forklifts safely in adverse conditions such as snow, rain, wind, and low light, maintaining strong situational awareness and hazard recognition.
• Refuel propane-powered forklifts and handle propane cylinders safely, following all safety and certification requirements.
• Recharge electric forklifts using correct charging procedures and station safety protocols.
• Pick, package, and stage parts for inventory storage, onsite manufacturing orders, intercompany branch transfers, and export shipments.
• Operate forklifts and overhead cranes to move and position heavy steel components safely and efficiently.
• Use proper lifting techniques and appropriate material handling equipment to manage loads over 50 lbs while minimizing risk of injury or product damage.
• Ensure materials are handled, staged, and stored in a way that protects product integrity, prevents damage, and maintains clear labeling and organized placement.
• Maintain clear aisles, safe stacking heights, and strong housekeeping standards to reduce risk and improve workflow throughout the warehouse and yard.
• Load and unload shipments from commercial transport vehicles, including dry vans, flat decks, and sea containers.
• Verify incoming materials against purchase orders, inspect goods for damage or discrepancies, and promptly report any issues.
• Process receiving documentation accurately and update system records to reflect inventory movements and status changes.
• Assist with material staging for outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy of quantities, dimensions, and load security prior to dispatch.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse, Shipping, and Production teams to optimize workflow, prioritize tasks, and meet operational deadlines.
• Participate actively in QDIPS (Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity, Safety) meetings to support continuous improvement and departmental performance goals.
• Enter data accurately within manufacturing and warehouse workflows, including inventory transactions, order movement, and manufacturing staging processes.
• Follow standardized work procedures to maintain accuracy, traceability, and consistency in all warehouse and shipping activities.
• Work independently while communicating effectively with leads and supervisors, demonstrating initiative and leadership qualities in daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience operating a sit-down counterbalance (SDCB) forklift.
• Hands-on experience working in an industrial shop or manufacturing setting.
• Valid certifications to operate propane-powered and electric forklifts, including refueling and recharging procedures.
• Strong computer skills with experience using ERP systems to perform inventory control and data entry.
• Practical experience with inventory management, including inventory control, cycle counts, and inventory transactions.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while demonstrating leadership qualities in a team environment.
• Comfort with handling and moving loads over 50 lbs using safe lifting techniques and material handling equipment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when verifying shipments, processing documentation, and updating system records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using CSI (Syteline) ERP system is an asset.
• Previous experience in shipping and receiving roles within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Familiarity with overhead crane operation or willingness to be trained.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area.
• Proactive, safety-focused mindset and willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as QDIPS.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing organization that invests heavily in training, internal growth, and long-term career development. Employees benefit from in-house training, a structured apprenticeship program, and the opportunity to move into other departments such as paint, welding, fabrication, quality control, warehouse, or sales. The company supports personal development, offers opportunities to travel to other sites and locations, and provides training on overhead cranes. A clear wage progression is tied to time, hours worked, and training completion, with additional premiums for night shifts and first aid responsibilities, as well as a performance-based incentive program. Comprehensive extended benefits include strong health, prescription, dental, life, and disability coverage, plus an Employee Assistance Program. The workplace culture emphasizes a family-oriented environment, regular team events such as BBQs, and ongoing recognition through annual wage reviews and performance incentives.

Work Environment

This position is based full-time at a manufacturing facility in Langley, within a warehouse team of approximately 8–10 people. Operations are currently being consolidated from another location into this site, creating a dynamic environment with evolving workflows and opportunities to learn. The role is primarily on the day shift, running Monday to Friday from 7:30 . to 4:05 ., with one 15-minute break and one 30-minute lunch break. The work is hands-on in an industrial shop and warehouse setting, involving heavy steel products, forklifts, overhead cranes, and commercial transport vehicles such as dry vans, flat decks, and sea containers. You will work both indoors and outdoors and may operate equipment in various weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, and low light. The environment emphasizes safety, standardized work procedures, and housekeeping standards to maintain clear aisles and safe stacking heights. You will collaborate with warehouse leads and a warehouse manager in a family-based, team-oriented setting that focuses on personal development and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Langley, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

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.