Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and diligent Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will support the production process by ensuring materials are efficiently moved and stocked. You will also manage inventory in coolers and freezers, prepare pallets for shipping, and operate various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support production by supplying materials to the production floor and staging ingredients.
• Receive finished goods from the packaging department and move them to the cooler or freezer.
• Assist with external shipping and receiving as needed.
• Ensure production is consistently stocked to prevent pauses in the production line.
• Operate forklifts, power riders, and pump jacks (Crown).
• Prepare pallets for loading, including shrink wrapping and stacking.
• Manage inventory in refrigerators and freezers.

Essential Skills

• Valid SDCB ticket and power pallet jack ticket.
• Ability to lift 40-50lbs.
• 1 year experience in a manufacturing facility's warehouse.
• 1 year experience operating SDCB forklift and rider pallet jack.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 5 tonne equipment.
• Experience in a food manufacturing facility.
• Rider pallet jack ticket (class 2).
• 2+ years experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a supportive family environment with opportunities for growth and development. Benefit from a competitive compensation package, including premiums for Sunday and PM shifts, and enjoy company events like summer BBQs and Christmas dinners. Comprehensive benefits include life and health insurance, vision and dental care, and an Employee Assistance Plan offering various supportive services. Participation in a Group RRSP with immediate vesting is also available.

Work Environment

Work in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility with a small, tight warehouse. The environment features temperatures of 8-10 degrees and requires careful and confident forklift operation. The dress code includes steel toe work boots and prohibits jewelry, nail polish, and fake eyelashes due to food safety regulations. This is a nut-free facility. The schedule is Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break, and additional Saturday shifts may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.