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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely and efficiently loading and unloading trailers in a busy cross-dock facility while accurately handling freight and related paperwork. You will operate a sit-down forklift, use a handheld scanner, and support shipping and receiving activities to keep freight moving smoothly through the terminal.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers accurately, ensuring freight is placed securely and in the correct order.
• Unload inbound trailers, including hand-bombing loose boxes when required.
• Load city trailers in sequence and with correct freight counts to support timely deliveries.
• Unload city trailers, confirm freight counts, cube all freight, and place freight in the proper location.
• Use a handheld scanner to track and manage freight movements and maintain accurate records.
• Follow directions provided by dispatchers and dock leadership to prioritize tasks and maintain workflow.
• Support cross-dock operations by assisting with LTL freight handling and general dock activities.
• Empty garbage and maintain a clean, safe work area at the end of each shift.
• Complete a pre-trip inspection of your forklift before each use and report any issues promptly.
• Assist with freight paperwork, as needed, to ensure accurate documentation of shipments.
• Work collaboratively with the dock and office teams to organize daily operations and set the team up for success.
• Provide hands-on support on the dock, including forklift operation and manual handling of freight when required.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift, with at least 2+ years of recent forklift operation.
• Valid forklift certification, including AB certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working on a dock in shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trailers.
• Demonstrated experience in a cross-dock environment and handling LTL freight.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Experience working with trailers in a shipping and receiving setting.
• Ability to use a handheld scanner to track freight and update records.
• Basic knowledge of freight paperwork and documentation.
• Previous experience in a transportation or logistics company.
• Ability to follow direction from dispatchers and dock leadership and adapt to changing priorities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CALGARY, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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.