Heavy Forklift Operator

We Offer: * **Location:** Cleveland, TX * **Job Status:** Full Time Permanent * **Compensation:** $22\-$25/hr * **Benefits:** Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical and more! * **Shift:** 40hours/week; flexibility required on days worked * Opportunity for overtime * Competitive Vacation Policy * 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.*** Overview: 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.** *Great people work here!* For more information please visit **arrow.ca/reload** Responsibilities: * 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 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 * 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 lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 l...