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CDL-A Local Driver / Forklift Operator, Full-time

Vancouver, British Columbia
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and welfare benefits with no employee premiums
7 days sick leave per year
Life insurance through multi-employer fund

About the role

Job Description Pickup and delivery of cargo to and from various destinations usually within proximity of the consolidation/distribution center. The loading and unloading of trailers utilizing the same techniques, technology and procedures as a dock worker. Actual duties and schedule may vary depending on terminal location.

Responsibilities

  • Exercise independent judgment regarding the building and tearing down of the trailer to utilize time, resources, energy, and physical demands effectively and efficiently, while complying with all weight distribution laws.
  • Other duties, as assigned.
  • Load and unload cargo.
  • Operate a forklift as needed.
  • Perform various tasks ranging from check-in, tractor/trailer inspection, tractor set up, and the pickup and delivery of cargo.
  • Complete routine paperwork effectively, and properly log loading sheets.

Requirements Education:

  • High School Diploma / GED

Experience

  • 1 year of verifiable tractor/trailer experience (Candidates with less than 1 year experience may be eligible for training).

Certifications

  • Class-A CDL with doubles/triples, tanker and hazardous materials endorsements and no automatic restriction

Additional Requirements

  • Minimum 21 years of age.
  • Good stable work record.
  • Safe driving record (from MVR and previous employment).
  • Be able to pass DOT pre-employment drug screen and meet DOT medical requirements.
  • Shift days and hours required for this position vary by location and may include days, nights, and/or weekends. Being able to work the required hours at this location will be considered a minimum requirement.

Benefits

  • Make more money! Wages are Teamster Union Scale which are greater than most other carriers! Hourly employees also receive overtime pay after 8 hours/day.
  • All Union Employees receive health and welfare benefits with no employee paid premiums.
  • Each employee receives 7 days of sick leave each January 1st. With the amount of personal days, sick leave, and paid holidays, an employee may qualify for up to 3 weeks of paid days off without using vacation.
  • Life insurance is provided through the multi-employer sponsored health and welfare fund.
  • Employees are given the opportunity to contribute to the Teamsters National 401(k).
  • ABF Freight employees are covered by a pension plan at no expense to the employee.
  • ABF Union employees participate in a profit sharing program.

Other Details Work Hours:

  • Schedule may vary depending on Service Center location.

Travel Requirements

  • Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation

  • This is a hourly position paid weekly.

About Us ABF Freight®, an ArcBest® company, is one of the nation's largest, most trusted less-than-truckload carriers. With over a century of experience, 240 service centers spanning North America, and an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and customer service, ABF offers best-in-class LTL transportation for companies of all sizes and industries. We're driven for excellence.

About ArcBest Technologies

IT Services and IT Consulting
201-500

ArcBest Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ArcBest Corporation (ARCB). Established in 1962, the role of ArcBest Technologies has grown along with the growth of ArcBest. The company assists ABF Freight and the other subsidiaries of the ArcBest Corporation in meeting their corporate goals by providing innovative and up-to-date information technology solutions for the business problems they encounter. ArcBest Technologies also provides information services to two customers outside the corporate family: Riverside Furniture and the City of Fort Smith.

ArcBest Technologies is looking for talented software developers to join their team, recruiting both new college graduates and experienced developers. The Software Developer, Software Engineer, and Business Analyst functions are all encapsulated in the position of Systems Analyst at Data-Tronics. The job includes all aspects of business IT development, from initial design meetings with users to detailed coding and implementation of solutions.

A wide spectrum of opportunities are available in the development of Internet, client/server, personal computer, and enterprise server applications. ArcBest Technologies provides a full range of information technology services to different clients within ArcBest Corporation and its subsidiaries, whose needs vary. Because of these variations, the Systems Analyst is continually exposed to a diversity of challenging assignments. As the businesses of clients evolve, ArcBest Technologies' services also evolve. This enables the Systems Analyst to become involved in the ongoing design of exciting new applications for their customers.

Openings are in both entry level Systems Analyst positions as well as more advanced positions within the applications development departments. Salary and responsibility will be commensurate with experience.

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