Job Description

Overview:
In business since 1919 and still growing! Arrow is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.
Arrow is a leader in Reload Operations, partnering with Class 1 railways in Canada to inventory and transfer product between truck, rail and container shipping to for delivery to satisfied customers.
We are looking for a Forklift Operator to join our reload team in Kamloops, BC.
Great people work here!
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We Offer:

• Competitive pay rate: $23-$25 per hour
• Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical and more!
• Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
• Year round work
• Onsite training
• Growth potential and career advancement opportunities
• Shift: varies Monday-Friday; day and afternoon shift
• Hours: 8hrs/day plus overtime

Responsibilities:
Lumber, steel, pipe, and containers arrive at the facility by truck or rail. We are looking for a Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently transfer these commodities to truck, rail or container for furtherance. Responsibilities include:

• Operate high capacity forklifts (up to 25,000lbs).
• Loading and unloading lumber, steel and engineered wood products from trucks, railcars or containers.
• Secure commodities on railcars using appropriate rigging, tie-downs, and safety procedures to prevent shifting during transit.
• Work at heights while inspecting, loading, and securing freight, following all fall protection and safety regulations.
• Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document.
• Ability to prepare load plans for railcar, truck and/or container.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist with general yard clean up/maintenance.
• Assist with cleaning of equipment, cutting steel banding for package securement, and monitoring disposal of items.
• Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures.
• Work in adherence to all safe work practices, procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• May be asked to travel to other transload terminals to assist if necessary
• Other duties as instructed by supervisor

You Possess:

• Previous experience operating high capacity forklifts (25,000 lbs) is an asset.
• Previous experience loading and unloading commodities from trucks or railcars is an asset
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind)
• Comfortable working at heights exceeding 10 feet, using fall protection equipment.
• Preference will be given to those with lumber handling experience
• A positive attitude
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Embody Arrow's values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork, and Fun!

Skills Required