Forklift Operator

Job summary

Safely operate electric forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, stage, and store products throughout the facility. Scan and verify merchandise, inspect loads and products, maintain equipment, and keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

Job details

Title: Forklift Operator Location: Delta, BC Description The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating material-handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store products within the facility. This role ensures the accurate handling of inventory and supports warehouse operations by maintaining safety, cleanliness, and productivity standards. Key Responsibilities: Safely load and unload goods—including fragile materials—from trucks and other vehicles. Transport palletized or crated goods throughout the facility. Stack and store materials in designated storage bays following inventory control guidelines. Verify that all loads are properly secured prior to movement. Stack and organize empty pallets. Perform daily equipment inspections, including battery charging, lubrication, and other routine maintenance tasks. Inspect products to confirm they meet quality and safety standards. Operate an electric forklift to retrieve, stage, or store products on shelving, floor locations, or rack systems. Accurately scan all merchandise using an RF gun during movement or storage. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Perform other tasks as assigned by management. Requirements: Reach Truck Experience is a must. Strongly preferred: 3+ years in shipping / logistics / supply chain operations. Forklift certification 1 year Completing unloading reports and verifying quantities, and other product data, sorting Previous warehouse or fulfillment center experience. Strongly preferred: forklift certification. High attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills. Physical ability to: communicate clearly and accurately, operate a computer, RF scanner, and other warehouse equipment, and frequently lift and move items weighing up to 25 kilos. Pay range: $22 - 24 hourly CAD Competencies for Success Action Oriented Collaborates Communicates Effectively Plans & Aligns Nimble Learning Resourcefulness Drives Results Tech Savvy Manages Ambiguity

What you’ll do

Safely operate electric forklifts and other material-handling equipment to load, unload, transport, stage, and store products throughout the facility. Scan and verify merchandise, inspect loads and products, maintain equipment, and keep the work area clean, safe, and organized.

Requirements

Reach truck experience is required, and forklift certification is strongly preferred; the posting also strongly prefers at least three years of shipping, logistics, or supply chain experience. Candidates should have warehouse or fulfillment experience, strong accuracy and organizational skills, and the ability to use warehouse equipment and frequently lift up to 25 kilograms.

Listed skills

• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Warehouse operations · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Forklift Operation
• Reach Truck Operation
• Loading And Unloading
• Inventory Handling
• RF Scanning
• Warehouse Operations
• Shipping And Logistics
• Equipment Inspection
• Routine Equipment Maintenance
• Product Quality Inspection
• Safety Compliance
• Attention To Detail
• Organization
• Time Management
• Communication
• Physical Stamina

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Security & Safety