Equipment Operator - Forklift

Surrey, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 17, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Responsible for the accurate moving, unloading, and storing of materials using forklifts and other power equipment. Duties include picking, packing, and loading daily orders while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Job details

Equipment Operator (Forklift) -AM Shift (6am - 2:30pm) About the Role – Job Description 3 main duties: Shipping, Receiving and Warehousing. Working under the team lead and reporting directly to the Director Production, the Material Handler / Equipment Operator (Forklift) will be responsible for the accurate moving, locating, unloading, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power operated equipment. Additionally, this role is responsible for picking, consolidating, packing, wrapping and loading daily orders accurately and efficiently. * Wage Range - $23.75 per hour * Monday-Friday, 6am - 230pm Role: * Operate all power operated equipment safely and efficiently * Move all product safely and efficiently (Including loading and unloading trucks) * Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area * Pick and pack items accurately for shipment, potentially with a forklift * Label and prepare items for shipping * Complete required paperwork accurately * Perform daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure * Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories * Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations * Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns * Participate in process Improvement by communicating to supervisor and/or team lead * Overtime may be required based on workflow * All other duties as assigned About You - Personal Qualifications The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and attributes: * Great attention to detail and maintaining accuracy of shipments * Hard working, dedicated and reliable * Safety mindset first * Works well in a team environment * Good communication skills, proficiency in spoken English * Basic math and reading skills, must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English. * Previous warehouse/manufacturing experience required * Ability to lift/move up to 40 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment * Physical requirements include: lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time, ability to handle heights * Experienced in driving sit down and stand-up forklifts. Valid forklift license in Class 4 and 1. Ideal if you have class 2. * Valid BC Driver’s License * Access to reliable transportation to get to work * Good spatial awareness and willingness to learn new skills TAG suits those who: ... * are a quick study * are passionate problem solvers * are inquirers and life long learners * thrive when given the freedom and opportunity to achieve * go above and beyond every day * focus on the essentials * don’t need to prove themselves * are relaxed and confident * can keep things in perspective * appreciate an open dialogue with colleagues * are easy to work with Like what you’re hearing so far, but still wondering if TAG Hardware is right for you? We offer: * A competitive salary * Ongoing on-the-job learning and development; * Working with an industry leader in innovative hardware. If this is you, we look forward to your application! To explore this opportunity, please submit a letter and c.v. to the link provided. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires previous warehouse or manufacturing experience and current forklift certification, with swing reach truck certification preferred. Candidates must possess a valid BC Driver's License and the physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds.