Large Forklift Operator
Posted Yesterday
Job Details
Category
Location
Salary
22 to 25 per hour
Job Description
Express Employment Professionals Surrey/ Langley is seeking a full-time large Forklift Operator to join their team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring that the station they are working at has an efficient flow of goods, both inbound and outbound, to help maximize the production of that station. Constant communication with the office staff is required to be proactive on what’s up next, what critical items are needed, and to advise them of any issues that may arise. The operator reliably scans the movement of goods to their correct location when moving stock in the yard so that WMS is up to date with the correct real-time information.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Production Planner and/or the Shipper/Receiver to ensure smooth operations and effective task coordination.
The COMPANY:
Are an established international wholesale distributor of building products, with branches across Canada and the U.S. With over 50 years of reliable service, we are a publicly listed company on TSX, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Pre-trip inspections of Forklift.
- Discusses with office staff the immediate priorities, daily tasks and other issues that may impact the process.
- Supplies an efficient flow of inbound and outbound goods to the station.
- Records daily production onto production sheets, if so required.
- Uses the scanner to update WMS in real-time, the use or movement of any product.
- Ensures any supervised employees are working safely and efficiently.
- Organizes the workstation area to keep it optimized for storage of product.
- Performs housekeeping of forklift, workstation, and yard, to keep it clean and organized as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess a high skill level on a large forklift driving in a work yard
- Can effectively supervise employees.
- Has extensive knowledge of products and product lines or is quick to learn them.
- Is an efficient multi-tasker and is well organized.
- Performs well when managing deadlines.
- Communicates well with co-workers.
- Is proficient with the use of a barcode scanner.
- Must have own transportation (no transit in the area)
- 5-10 years of relative experience required.
The shift is Monday Friday 7am-3:30pm will be the hiring shift for the next 6 months.
This is a Temp- Hire position
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly Rate: $22-$25
If you are interested in the position and have large SDCB forklift experience driving outside, please send your resume to this job posting or to Applications will be sent to susan.kadenge@expresspros.com
About Express Employment Professionals
Industry
Staffing, Recruiting, HR OutsourcingCompany Size
5001-10,000 employees
Application closing date is 2026-04-27
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