Job Forklift Operator in Richmond

Catering & Food Service Contractors

Join the CLS Catering Services Team! CLS Catering Services Ltd. is a joint venture of LSG Sky Chefs and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., a leader in airline catering and a provider of integrated services solutions. These include catering, packaged food solutions, convenience retail, airport lounge catering, home delivery and aviation security services. The company’s extensive know-how in culinary excellence and logistics has led to its’ successful entry in adjacent markets, such as train services and retail. Today, LSG Sky Chefs delivers over 560 million meals a year and is present at 205 airports in 53 countries. CLS operates from Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto airports and has been an industry leader in Canada for over 20 years.

Seeking an experienced casual driver with clean driving records and/ or possess a RAIC- DA pass. CLS Catering Services (part of LSG Sky Chef & Cathay Pacific) offers you the opportunity to be part of the inner workings of an exciting industry in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Job Description:

Comprises all those Employees who, in addition to operating high-lift vehicles for the purpose of loading and off-loading galleys and supplies at the aircraft and Company Flight Kitchens shall assist with the off-loading and organizing of the inbound equipment and shall ensure the vehicles are serviced to keep them in a clean and operative condition and keep their work area clean. In addition, a High-Lift Vehicle Driver may be assigned to perform duties in cold holding, pick-up and delivery by vans and duties in the Bond Room and/or Galley Building.

Job Duties:

  • Monitor aircraft registration gate and airline arrival and departure time information for updates in order to prioritize work assignments
  • Perform and record vehicle safety pre-trip inspection checks on a daily basis
  • Check fuel level of vehicles and refuel company vehicles as required
  • Coordinate pick-up loading of flights with Customer Service Coordinators from cooler
  • Loads hi-lift vehicles and transports all company or airline products and equipment to and from warehouses, cargo facilities, aircraft or other locations as required following procedures
  • Load all related airline galley equipment and supplies onto and off of the appropriate airline aircraft using the proper cabin and belly stowage locations
  • Guide other drivers and their vehicles into and out of aircraft galley door and belly locations as required
  • Bag and store wet ice cubes
  • Report immediately, all defects on vehicles to the Operations Supervisory Staff when they are detected
  • Complete all driver reports and associated duties in a professional and courteous manner with safety and customer satisfaction in mind

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Valid driver’s licence Class 5
  • Have a current RAIC-DA pass or must be able to meet RAIC-DA security clearance requirements and exam for ramp access
  • Must have a good driving record – present driver’s abstract
  • Written and verbal fluency is required
  • Effective problem solving skills.
  • Must have excellent interpersonal, communication skills
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Excellent customer relations skills
  • Good radio etiquette
  • Must be flexible with hours of work and adapt to schedule changes to accommodate operational requirements
  • Must be able to take direction from supervisory staff
  • Must be able to adapt to company directives and guidelines

BENEFITS:

· Transit friendly (just opposite Sea Island Centre station on the Canada line).

· Free hot meals during each shift.

· Benefit eligibility for you and your dependents after completion of 975 hours, 100% pension contribution; group benefits including life insurance, extended health and dental care plans on a premium sharing basis.

Interested? Please send your cover letter and resume to: hr@clscatering.comquoting Job Number YVR2023-04-24 OR Drop in with your resume and 2 pcs of government issued photo ID at the below address (Monday thru Friday between 10 AM till 3 PM). Address: 3560 Jericho Road, Vancouver International Airport, Richmond, BC V7B 1C2

Please note that all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance of all compliance requirements such as a clear criminal record.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Please note that all employment is contingent upon the selected candidate’s successful clearance of all compliance requirements such as a clear criminal record.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Richmond, BC V7B 1C2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Licence (preferred)
  • Canadian Work Permit/Permanent Resident/Canadian Citizen (required)

Work Location: In person

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About CLS Catering Services

CEO: David Wainman
Revenue: $5 to $25 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.clscatering.com\