Job Description

We Offer

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Job Status Full time permanent
• Competitive pay rate - $24 - $26/hr based on experience
• Benefits: Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical and more 100% paid by Arrow
• Retirements Savings: Opportunity to join RRSP matching program
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
• 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.

We are looking for a Forklift Operator to join our reload team in Calgary, AB 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 safely and efficiently transfer various commodities to truck, rail or container for furtherance.

For more information, please visit www.arrow.ca

Responsibilities

• Operate 25,000lb capacity forklifts to handle various commodities
• Loading and unloading product from trucks, railcars or containers
• 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
• Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Complete time sheets
• Complying with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics
• Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards
• Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility 
• Accurately weigh and document materials
• Provide production data on tags or labels
• Provide internal and external Customer Service excellence
• May be asked to travel to other transload terminals to assist if necessary
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

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 work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull at least 50 lbs regularly
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Exceptionally high level of hand-eye coordination
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly flexible, with 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!

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Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.