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
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Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and building materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
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Pull and prepare customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and shipping documents.
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Load customer and delivery vehicles while ensuring materials are secure and undamaged.
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Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
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Maintain organized inventory storage areas and assist with stock rotation and inventory counts.
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Follow all workplace safety procedures, traffic patterns, and material handling guidelines.
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Assist customers and coworkers with locating products and providing general yard support.
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Keep the yard clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
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Work in outdoor conditions year-round while handling heavy and oversized materials.
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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.
