Forklift Operator

• Job Status: Full time permanent
• Competitive pay rate: $25/hr
• Benefits: Full benefits which include dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% paid by Arrow
• Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
• Schedule: Monday-Friday; Swing shift - days and afternoons - 40 hours a week
• Access to post-secondary scholarship opportunities for Full Time employee's spouses, children, grandchildren (eligibility requirements apply)
• The stability of a +100 year old company and the spirit of an innovative and entrepreneurial organization
• Growth potential and career advancement opportunities

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

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 .

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.

For more information, please visit arrowcareers.ca

• 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