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Forklift Operator

  • Langley (District), BC, Canada
  • Langley, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Forklift experience (minimum 1 year production floor experience required).
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Apex Aluminum Extrusions offers a stable and fast-paced manufacturing environment where teamwork and craftsmanship drive success. The company continues to grow by investing in its people, processes, and technology. Employees are part of a culture that values consistency, safety, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to build long-term careers.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Drug coverage, a RRSP matching plan, and all safety and personal protective equipment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Forklift Operator to join our Packaging team in Langley, BC. This is a full-time, permanent position, with an excellent benefits package, and room for growth.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Using a forklift and/or pallet jack to safely and efficiently move and lift aluminum logs that are 20-25 ft long and around 1000 lbs. in weight, as well as other heavy material loads.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
  • On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment (i.e., adding hydraulic fluid if necessary)
  • Ensure job quality meets company standards and customer requirements.
  • Assist in other parts of the plant including loading/unloading as required.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge/Experience And Skills

  • Forklift experience (minimum 1 year production floor experience required).
  • Previous experience in driving Hyster and other similar equipment (preferred).
  • Warehouse distribution experience.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Attributes

  • Team player
  • Possess a positive "can do" attitude
  • Reliability
  • Multi-tasking
  • Physically fit

Apex Aluminum Extrusions is a place for you to feel challenged, professional, and creative, while offering you the ability to build relationships, and excel in your career. Apex Aluminum Extrusions looks to inspire employees, seeks out ingenuity and is an early adopter of new technologies that bring innovation to the industry. All Apex employees take pride in their work, and we empower them to use their unique skills, talents, and knowledge.

Visit our website at www.apexextrusions.ca to learn more about our company!

Equity Statement: Apex Aluminum Extrusions is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our goal is to create an inclusive, accessible environment for our candidates and employees that reflects the communities in which we operate. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome Indigenous people, newcomers, and people with disabilities to apply for this position.
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Responsibilities

Safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks to move long aluminum logs and other heavy materials, following prescribed work methods. Inspect and perform minor equipment maintenance, ensure work meets quality standards, and assist with plant loading and unloading as needed.

Requirements

At least one year of forklift experience in a production-floor environment is required, along with warehouse distribution experience. Experience operating Hyster or similar equipment is preferred; strong communication, teamwork, reliability, multitasking ability, and physical fitness are also sought.

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Pallet Jack Operation
  • Safe Material Handling
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Minor Equipment Maintenance
  • Warehouse Distribution
  • Loading and Unloading
  • Quality Assurance
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking
  • Physical Fitness

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Prescription Drug Coverage
  • RRSP Matching
  • Safety Equipment
  • Personal Protective Equipment

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades
  • Transportation
  • Security & Safety

Keywords

  • Forklift
  • Pallet Jack
  • Hyster Equipment
  • Aluminum Extrusions
  • Aluminum Logs
  • Heavy Material Handling
  • Production Floor
  • Warehouse Distribution
  • Packaging
  • Loading
  • Unloading
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Hydraulic Fluid
  • Minor Maintenance
  • Workplace Safety
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Quality Standards
  • Customer Requirements
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Manufacturing

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