• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005913953

  Job Title: Material Handler/Forklift Operator

  Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:15pm

  Location: Surrey

  Payrate: $25/hr - $28/hr

  Job Description

  This position involves moving and placing materials throughout the day, requiring bending, crouching, and lifting. The role includes using forklifts and overhead cranes, with approximately 50% of the time spent operating machines. Flexibility to assist in other areas is essential.

  Responsibilities

  • Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, conveyors, and machines using approved material-handling equipment.
  • Operate stand-up and SDCB forklifts to load and unload trucks.
  • Move materials throughout the facility using hand trucks, forklifts, or other equipment as directed by the production supervisor.
  • Sort, label, and stock parts and components using the company’s inventory record system.
  • Maintain accurate and timely transactions in the ERP system for all material movements.
  • Distribute materials from the warehouse to production and other departments as required.
  • Assist coworkers with job functions as needed or assigned.
  • Train new or existing employees when required.
  • Follow procedures and exercise authority to prevent quality or process issues, document and report quality problems, contribute to corrective actions, verify implementation of solutions, and stop or control processing when issues are identified.
  • Support environmental protection and pollution-prevention efforts.
  • Perform lifting and physical material-handling tasks as required, with varying lifting demands depending on workflow.

  Required Essential Skills

  • Forklift experience and certification.
  • Experience with both SDCB and stand-up reach forklifts.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Attention to detail is crucial.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.

  Nice to Have Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Two years of experience as a material handler or related work experience.
  • High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong history of applying continuous improvement concepts and tools.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to perform physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, bending, and lifting.
  • Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing shop and climate-controlled office environment.

  Why Work Here?

  Our company offers a welcoming and family-oriented environment with a focus on safety and teamwork. We are committed to employee growth, offering opportunities for skill development and educational reimbursement. Enjoy a respectful and collaborative culture, attractive benefits and wages, and a diverse workforce. We celebrate achievements with lunches and activities and provide quarterly bonuses based on company performance. We prioritize internal promotions, offering you the chance to advance within the company.

  Work Environment

  The work environment includes an 80,000 sqft shop and office space that is very clean. It features three paint booths, an enclosed welding shop, and a bright lunch and training room. The team consists of 40 people, with direct collaboration with a lead and a supervisor. The facility is environmentally conscious and equipped with all necessary PPE. The shift is typically from 7 AM to 3:15 PM, with breaks included, and flexibility for after-hours or Saturday shifts is appreciated.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Contract position based out of Surrey, BC.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

  À propos d'Aerotek:

  Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

  Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

  La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

  About Aerotek:

  We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

  Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

  The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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