FORKLIFT OPERATOR (Evening Shift)

Dick's Lumber is looking to welcome a Forklift Operator to our growing team. Are you in search of a team, that values the skills you bring to work, and refuses to compromise on your safety? Do you have what it takes to work for a leading building materials company, that supplies our Canadian communities? We are looking for driven individuals like you!

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and building materials throughout the yard and warehouse.

• Pull and prepare customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and shipping documents.

• Load customer and delivery vehicles while ensuring materials are secure and undamaged.

• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.

• Maintain organized inventory storage areas and assist with stock rotation and inventory counts.

• Follow all workplace safety procedures, traffic patterns, and material handling guidelines.

• Assist customers and coworkers with locating products and providing general yard support.

• Keep the yard clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe working environment.

• Work in outdoor conditions year-round while handling heavy and oversized materials.

• Support shipping, receiving, and general lumber yard operations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Forklift Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating an outdoor forklift
• Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
• Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
• Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic functional math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide without the function of a calculator.
• Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather.
• Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required.
• Busy, high-volume environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.