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    "description": "<h2>We Offer</h2>\n<ul>\n <li><strong>Location:</strong> Cleveland, TX</li>\n <li><strong>Job Status: </strong>Full Time Permanent</li>\n <li><strong>Compensation:</strong> $22-$25/hr</li>\n <li><strong>Benefits: </strong>Extended Medical Benefits including dental, pharmaceutical and more!</li>\n <li><strong>Retirement Savings:</strong> 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions available to employees age 21+ after 3 months of service</li>\n <li><strong>Shift: </strong>40hours/week; flexibility required on days worked</li>\n <li>Opportunity for overtime</li>\n <li>Competitive Vacation Policy</li>\n <li>The stability of a +100 year old company and the spirit of an innovative and entrepreneurial organization</li>\n <li>Growth potential and career advancement opportunities</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em><strong>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.</strong></em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>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. </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>We are looking for an experienced Heavy-Duty Forklift Operator to join our reload team in North Houston, TX. </strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><em>Great people work here!</em></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>For more information please visit <strong>arrow.ca/reload</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>Responsibilities</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>Operate high capacity forklifts (up to 25,000lbs)</li>\n <li>Loading and unloading lumber, steel and engineered wood products from trucks, railcars or containers</li>\n <li>Secure commodities on railcars using appropriate rigging, tie-downs, and safety procedures to prevent shifting during transit</li>\n <li>Work at heights while inspecting, loading, and securing freight, following all fall protection and safety regulations</li>\n <li>Support inventory control (inbound/outbound/on ground) and accurately document</li>\n <li>Ability to prepare load plans for railcar, truck and/or container</li>\n <li>Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment</li>\n <li>Assist with general yard clean up/maintenance</li>\n <li>Assist with cleaning of equipment, cutting steel banding for package securement, and monitoring disposal of items</li>\n <li>Inspect and verify product condition to ensure cleanliness and compliance with loading procedures</li>\n <li>Work in adherence to all safe work practices, procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements</li>\n <li>Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew</li>\n <li>May be asked to travel to other transload terminals to assist if necessary </li>\n <li>Other duties as instructed by supervisor</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2>You Possess</h2>\n<ul>\n <li>A minimum of 2 years relevant forklift and/or other transload equipment experience </li>\n <li>Knowledge and experience working in the lumber or transload industry is an asset</li>\n <li>Experience loading and unloading commodities from trucks or railcars is an asset</li>\n <li>Previous experience operating high capacity forklifts (25,000 lbs) is an asset</li>\n <li>Previous experience loading and unloading commodities from trucks or railcars is an asset</li>\n <li>Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly</li>\n <li>Ability to work outside in all weather conditions (snow, rain, sub-freezing temps, heat, wind)</li>\n <li>Comfortable working at heights exceeding 10 feet, using fall protection equipment</li>\n <li>A positive attitude  </li>\n <li>Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment</li>\n <li><strong>Embody Arrow’s values: Safety, Integrity, Responsibility, Quality, Teamwork, and Fun!</strong></li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<h2></h2>\n<p></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.</p>",
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