Equipment Operator - Forklift Am Shift (06-230Pm)

Material Handler / Equipment Operator (Forklift) - AM Shift (0600 - 1430)

About Us - Our Company

TAG Hardware designs, engineers and manufactures consumer products for the modular furniture industry. Our 30,000-square foot manufacturing facility is located in South Surrey. The facility houses plastic injection molding machines, assembly work stations and a warehouse, where we assemble our patented products for delivery around the world.

About the Role – JobDescription

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, the Material Handler / Equipment Operator (Forklift) will be responsible for the accurate moving, locating, relocating, and storing of materials, utilizing a forklift or other power operated equipment.

• Wage Range - $23.75 per hour
• 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
• Ensure all items are restocked according to established procedures
• Work with team on correct product placement
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Pick and pack items accurately for shipment, potentially with a forklift
• Label and prepare items for shipment
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
• 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
• Mandatory overtime may be required based on workflow
• All other duties as assigned

Work Hours and Benefits

This is a full-time day shift position as a part of our Warehouse Team. Days of work are Monday to Friday. In addition to being a great place to work, we offer the following benefits:

• 6 months after hire at TAG: extended health, dental, life insurance, long term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Annual safety shoe credit of 1 pair every other year
• Career growth and training

About You - Personal Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have the following qualifications and attributes:

• Passionate problem solver, inquirer, learner
• Hard working, dedicated and reliable
• Safety mindset first
• Great attention to detail and maintaining accuracy of shipments
• 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
• Experience in a small to medium sized operation with less than 100 employees
• Current forklift certification, swing reach truck certification is preferred
• Relevant education, including first aid training / forklift certifications
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Access to reliable transportation to get to work
• If not previously fork lift certified, the candidate must meet the eligibility requirements for In-House Machine Operator training which include – BC Drivers License, demonstrated safety first mentality, good spacial 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 and benefit package;
• 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.