Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator – Industrial Yard

Job summary

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of tubular products and heavy equipment using large-capacity forklifts in an outdoor logistics yard. They must also assist with loading and unloading trailers, organizing inventory, and maintaining yard safety and cleanliness.

Job details

Driving Force Decks specializes in hauling heavy materials, oversized equipment, flatbed freight, and Super B-train operations. With over twenty years of experience and a highly qualified team, we’ve earned our reputation as one of the best in the industry. By maintaining high standards in service, safety, and certification, there’s nothing we can’t help you move. For reliable, versatile transport solutions work with the experts at Driving Force Decks. Position Overview The Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of tubular products, pipe, casing, and heavy equipment within a fast-paced outdoor logistics yard. Using large-capacity forklifts, you will load and unload flat deck trailers, organize inventory throughout the yard, and support daily logistics operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and customer service. Please note this role is NOT a warehouse position. What We Offer Comprehensive benefits plan Competitive hourly wage Overtime opportunities Fun and collaborative team environment Advancement opportunities for the right candidate Key Responsibilities Work with yard labourers to load and unload tubular pipes onto trucks Offload incoming tubular products from railcars and clear debris Assist truck and delivery drivers with safe and efficient loading/unloading Perform material handling duties such as counting, sorting, packing, and unpacking Ensure all product quality meets company and customer standards Meet daily productivity and efficiency targets Report and assist with equipment maintenance issues Support general yard and warehouse clean-up, maintenance, and administrative duties Experience & Qualifications Minimum 2 years' experience operating heavy-duty forklifts (up to 30,000 lbs) in an outdoor industrial or logistics yard. Experience handling tubular products, pipe, casing, steel, or other oversized industrial materials is required. Proven experience loading and unloading flat deck trailers safely and efficiently. Experience operating gas, diesel, or electric forklifts with capacities up to 30,000 lbs. Previous experience in pipe/casing operations, industrial material handling, or inventory control is considered a strong asset. Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and at heights. Valid driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract. Must be able to successfully pass a criminal record check, pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and fit-for-duty requirements. Skills & Attributes Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet throughout the shift Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather conditions Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety Reliable, punctual, and willing to work overtime, on-call, or weekends as needed Excellent teamwork, communication, and time management skills All applicants require a clean abstract and will adhere to a criminal record search, drug and alcohol screen. We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and welcome applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal people and persons with disabilities. Driving Force Decks is a member of the TF Energy Solutions Group of Companies

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of tubular products and heavy equipment using large-capacity forklifts in an outdoor logistics yard. They must also assist with loading and unloading trailers, organizing inventory, and maintaining yard safety and cleanliness.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience operating heavy-duty forklifts up to 30,000 lbs in an industrial setting, specifically with tubular or oversized materials. A valid driver's license, a clean abstract, and the ability to pass criminal and drug screenings are mandatory.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan • Competitive hourly wage • Overtime opportunities • Advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy-duty forklift operation
• Material handling
• Inventory control
• Loading and unloading
• Safety compliance
• Communication
• Time management
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Outdoor equipment operation

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy