Material Handler/High Reach Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals, Cloverdale/Langley is recruiting for our client who has been supplying the commercial food industry with equipment, parts, and service since 1978.

We have an excellent opportunity for a reliable, independent, confident self-starter to fill the position of Material Handler at our 40,000 sqft facility in the Gloucester area of Langley/Aldergrove.

This is a permanent full-time position.

 Monday – Friday. 8:00am-4:30pm

Starting Wages - $20-$23 per hour – commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities:

• manual material handling to pick, pack, wrap, label and prep orders for shipping
• operate industrial handling equipment such as manual and power pallet jacks
• operate a stand-up Reach Truck and sit-down counterbalance forklift (propane), certification can be provided.
• maintain clean, safe, and effective warehousing operations
• assist in routine inventory cycle counts
• perform general duties and assist warehouse team as required

The successful candidate will possess the following skills/aptitudes:

• minimum 1 hear material handling experience.
• proven ability to safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklift and stand-up reach truck.
• ability to operate industrial handling equipment such as manual and power pallet jacks other warehousing equipment

• ability to load and unload large trailers full of highly valuable equipment safely and efficiently
• have the physical capability to perform the essential duties of the position (note that physical ability testing may be required)
• possess core skills in Mathematics and English usually associated with the completion of high school
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• ability to reliably commute to work on time
• Possess strong work ethic and a positive team attitude.

COVID-19 considerations:

We are committed to our COVID-19 Safety Policies and Protocols, including common area sanitization on a regular basis and vaccination requirements.

Ability to commute/relocate:

 Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

 Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (preferred)

Category

Manufacturing and Production Transportation and Warehousing Operations and Logistics