Forklift/General Labour
Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Forklift Operator – Federally Secured Facility Location
Position Summary
The Commercial Forklift Operator/Labourer is responsible for the safe and efficient offloading, staging, and reloading of commercial freight designated for inspection by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). This role operates within a federally secured environment and requires strict adherence to security protocols, safety standards, and regulatory procedures. In addition to material handling duties, the position is responsible for securing payment from carriers and accurately processing transactions related to inspection services.
Key Responsibilities
Material Handling & Inspection Support
- Safely offload commercial trucks designated for CBSA inspection using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
- Stage, position, and secure freight for inspection in accordance with CBSA and facility procedures.
- Reload inspected freight onto commercial trailer once clearance is received.
- Verify shipment details against documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain the integrity and condition of freight throughout the inspection and handling process.
- Take Pictures of the offload every 6 skids
- Operate in full compliance with CBSA regulations, federal security requirements, and facility access controls.
- Follow all site-specific security protocols, including restricted area procedures and chain-of-custody requirements.
- Report any discrepancies, damages, or security concerns immediately to supervision. As well as filling out any damage reports
- Maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with CBSA officers, carriers, and facility staff.
- Secure pre-payment Authorizations from carriers for inspection and handling services as required.
- Accurately process payments using approved systems (POS, offload reports).
- Issue receipts and ensure all transactions are properly documented.
- Reconcile daily transactions and submit required reports in accordance with company procedures.
- Conduct pre-shift inspections of forklifts and report mechanical issues promptly.
- Operate forklifts safely in confined and high-security environments.
- Adhere to all occupational health and safety policies, including PPE requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
- Able to work Monday to Friday with on-call rotation
Qualifications & Requirements
- Valid forklift certification (counterbalance required; additional certifications an asset).
- Minimum [1] years of experience operating forklifts in a commercial or industrial environment.
- Experience working in secured, bonded, or regulated facilities is a strong asset.
- Ability to obtain and maintain federal security clearance (mandatory).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays as required.
- Ability to operate forklifts in a safe manner
- Ability to lift, push, and pull loads as required by the role.
- Comfortable working in a high-security environment.
- Federally secured inspection facility.
- Exposure to commercial freight, loading docks
- High emphasis on security, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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