Heavy Forklift Operator

Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator

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 the U.S. to inventory and transfer product between truck, rail and container shipping to for delivery to satisfied customers.

We are looking for an experienced Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator to join our reload team in North Houston, TX. We are looking for a Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator to safely and efficiently transfer commodities to truck, rail or container for furtherance. Commodities include: lumber, steel, liquid, dry bulk and more.

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:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant forklift and/or other transload equipment experience
• Knowledge and experience working in the lumber or transload industry is an asset
• 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
• 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!

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