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FORKLIFT OPERATOR - CLASS 1 (NIGHT SHIFT)

Vancouver, BC

Posted: 01/08/2026 Employment Type: Full-Time Specialization: General Labour Job Number: 34449 Salary / Pay Rate: - ($21.00)

Job Description

Recruiting in Motion is a successful and dynamic professional employment agency that has become an integral part of Metro Vancouver’s business sector as the go-to agency for the recruitment and placement of outstanding employees. Proudly BC-owned and operated, we ensure all our candidates — temporary, contract, permanent, or executive — are provided with exciting and impressive employment opportunities. In fact, we are ranked as one of Growth 500 Canada's fastest-growing companies, and we represent BC's TOP Employers!

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-paced food processing facility in Vancouver, specializing in meat products. They are looking for Warehouse Workers / Forklift Operators to join their team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The facility relies on a team-oriented environment to support warehouse and production operations, with a strong focus on efficiency, safety, and reliability. The workplace operates inside a cooler and freezer, requiring candidates to be comfortable working in cold conditions.

Details

  • Pay Rate: $21 to $22 per hour

  • Start Date: ASAP

  • Certification Required: Class 1 Forklift – Stand-up Counterbalance Electric Forklift

  • Shift: 5:00 PM to ~2:30/3:00 AM (Sunday to Thursday)

Responsibilities

  • Operate a Class 1 stand-up counterbalance electric forklift safely and efficiently in cooler and freezer environments

  • Assist with general warehouse operations, including receiving, sorting, packing, and organizing products

  • Support daily workflow to ensure production and shipping schedules are met

  • Follow all safety protocols and company policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment

  • Collaborate effectively with team members and follow instructions from supervisors

  • Perform additional warehouse-related tasks as needed to support day-to-day operations

Qualifications

  • Valid Class 1 forklift certification (stand-up counterbalance electric) with proven operating experience

  • Ability to work in cold environments and tolerate freezer conditions

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions accurately

  • Flexibility to work night shifts, weekdays, and weekends

  • Immediate availability to start

Additional Notes

  • Freezer jackets and gloves are provided on-site

  • Maximum freezer exposure temperature: -20°C

How to Apply

All applicants must have legal permission to work in Canada and require a valid Work Permit and Social Insurance Number.

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