Forklift Operator

Position Overview / Scope of Responsibilities:

A Forklift Operator's main objective is to operate a forklift safely while building and loading orders.

Principle Responsibilities:

• Operating a forklift to inspect, tally, and put credits away. Must sort timber and check loads.
• Building orders for either a customer pickup, roll-off drop, forklift unload, or Hiab unload at job sites.
• Adhere to safe workplace policies and procedures, along with safety standards including pre & post inspection of forklifts.
• Assist customers and yard workers as needed and during peak business periods.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
• Assemble and band loads together to ensure safe handling by other workers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy worksite.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Education:

• Current forklift certification - an asset.
• Above average math skills and attention to detail. - required
• Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of forklift operation.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both written and verbal.
• Able to perform a variety of general forklift maintenance.
• Run, maneuver, navigate and operate forklift within confines of worksite.
• Must have flexible schedule with ability to work Saturdays and be able to work overtime when needed.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to walk and/or stand on pavement in all weather conditions for more than an hour at a time.
• Ability to lift items weighing 3 lbs. to 50 lbs. and walk up to 25 feet.
• Availability to work 5 days per week / 8 hours per day during business hours with the ability to work overtime when needed.

Compensation:

• Full Health & Dental Benefits and RRSP match after 3 months’ probation is successfully completed.

Thank you for considering Country Lumber!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Experience:

• Forklift Operator: 1 year (preferred)
• Lumber: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person