Forklift Operator

Job summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading containers and trailers while maintaining an organized warehouse environment. They will perform general labor duties including stacking, wrapping, and cleaning to ensure efficient dock operations.

Job details

TRANSX LTD Operating for over 50 years; the TransX Ltd is one of the largest Canadian providers of premier integrated transportation and logistics services across North America. With 11 locations across Canada and the USA, approximately 900 company employees, and over 4000 trucks, trailers, and containers, our team is dedicated to building strong business relationships and providing service excellence to support our customer’s business needs. SUMMARY – Forklift Operator (Full Time) Shift: Sunday-Thursday (11:00 PM- 7:30 AM) TransX has an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator to join our Dock team in the Calgary Terminal. We are looking for an individual that is strong, active, and possesses a solid work ethic. Our Mission is to become the industry leader of the driver experience. We consider the driver to be the front line of our company. We strive to be consistently surpassing driver expectations by supporting all drivers in successfully meeting utilization targets while honoring home time. Our fleet team will be satisfied once our drivers have successfully met their full potential. As a leader within TransX, the position is expected to align with the TransX Core Values for Teamwork, Safety, Innovation, Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. KEY ACTIVITIES Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Loading/unloading containers and trailers * Organizing the warehouse * Using a forklift * Other general labor duties such as stacking, wrapping and warehouse cleaning SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Education * Forklift certificate, WHMIS, TDG certifications * Must have completed high school or equivalent. Experience * Two years’ experience in a cross dock/fast-paced warehouse machine operator role * Experience stacking different types of materials, including boxes, pallets, bins, etc. * Experience working with frozen and refrigerated freight * Positive attitude and personality, courteous manner, and flexibility * High-attention to detail * Consistently reliable and dependable * Must be able to lift 50 lbs. * Safety-first work style BENEFITS & PERKS WHY JOIN TRANSX? * Large, Canadian owned company * Operating for over 50 years * Leading transportation and logistics services * 11 Terminals across North America * Competitive compensation * Partnered training programs and learning supports BENEFITS * Comprehensive group health benefits * RRSP company match programs * Referral bonus program * Training and tuition reimbursement RECOGNITION PROGRAMS * Annual employee recognition & appreciation events * Years of service awards * Employee spotlights in our TransX Newsletter * Safety recognition * Annual performance incentives OTHER PERKS * Employee and family assistance program * Encouraged work-life balance * Corporate discounts at partnered organizations (gyms, travel, clothing, equipment, etc.) * Team environment * Professional & personal growth APPLY TODAY! TransX Ltd. is committed to building a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion - also welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our organization are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please let us know at the point of application.

What you’ll do

The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading containers and trailers while maintaining an organized warehouse environment. They will perform general labor duties including stacking, wrapping, and cleaning to ensure efficient dock operations.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent along with valid forklift, WHMIS, and TDG certifications. At least two years of experience in a fast-paced warehouse or cross-dock environment is required, along with the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group health benefits • RRSP company match programs • Referral bonus program • Training and tuition reimbursement • Annual employee recognition & appreciation events • Years of service awards • Safety recognition • Annual performance incentives • Employee and family assistance program • Corporate discounts

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Forklift operation
• Warehouse organization
• Loading and unloading
• Stacking
• Wrapping
• Warehouse cleaning
• Cross dock operations
• Refrigerated freight handling
• Frozen freight handling
• Attention to detail
• Safety compliance
• WHMIS
• TDG
• Accountability
• Lifting Ability
• Newsletters
• Positivity
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Machine Operation
• Forklift Truck
• Warehousing
• Innovation
• Palletizing
• Loading And Unloading
• Refrigerated Trucking
• Teamwork
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Transportation
• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Forklift Operator
• Forklift / Pallet Jack Operator
• Lifting Truck Operators
• Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators