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Forklift Operator - Richmond BC

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British Columbia

$19/hrFull-time
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Overview

Cooper's is hiring a part-time, on-call Counterbalance Forklift Operator for a client location in North Richmond, BC, with a possible temp-to-perm path at a large recyclables company. The work involves moving, stacking and retrieving materials and loading trucks in a covered outdoor production area. The posting pays $19 per hour, with morning (7AM to 3PM) or afternoon (3PM to 11PM) shifts.

Pay:

$19 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Operate a counterbalance forklift to move, stack and retrieve materials
  • Load and unload trucks and storage racks safely
  • Perform routine forklift and equipment maintenance
  • Follow safety protocols and keep the work area clean
  • Assist with inventory management and order picking

Requirements summary:

  • Licensed Counterbalance Forklift Operator
  • Valid BC driver's licence
  • Previous counterbalance forklift experience, outdoors or covered area
  • Ability to lift heavy objects
  • CSA-approved steel-toe boots

Tools & skills

Counterbalance forklift
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2025-08-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Scheduleday, evening
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingWarehouse, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Driver’s licencerequired

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Job description

Coopersinc.co

We are searching for part time forklift operators who are available on call for morning and afternoon shifts. We need licensed counter balance forklift operators who can work part time on call. You must also have a BC Drivers License.

We need a Licensed Forklift Operator for our client location in North Richmond. As soon as possible. This position is an afternoon shift from 3PM to 11PM or a morning shift 7AM to 3PM.

Please send a resume as soon as possible.

You are on call as needed on a temporary part time basis.

You must be licensed and experienced on a counterbalance forklift.

This location is not an easy commute, but can be done by transit. We are paying $19 per hour.

This facility is working in a covered weather protected area, however you will still feel the cold and be outside, dress for the weather.

This opportunity is a potential Temp to Perm with a large recyclables company. You must be ok working around recyclables and raw recyclable plastics.

You will need to:

- Operate a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a production environment

- Safely load and unload materials from trucks and storage racks

- Perform routine maintenance on forklifts and other equipment as needed

- Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area

- Assist with inventory management and order picking as required


Requirements

Qualifications:

  • BE LICENSED as a Counter Balance Forklift Operator
  • Hold a Valid British Columbia Drivers license
  • Previous Counter Balance Forklift experience operating a forklift in an outdoor and covered area warehouse or production setting
  • Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with the role when neededPosses and have readily available Steel TOED Work BOOTS CSA APPROVED and a Valid forklift operator certification

We offer competitive pay rates, opportunities for career growth, and a supportive work environment. You must be able to work full time and potentially hired on. If you meet the qualifications listed above and are interested in joining our team as a Forklift Operator, please apply with your resume. Only applicants eligible to be hired directly by the client will be accepted for this temp to perm roll. Visit us online at coopersinc.co


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