Yard Equipment/Forklift Operator

Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Yard Equipment/Forklift Operator for our facility located in Hythe, Alberta. This position reports to our Production Manager and is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, minor maintenance work, supporting control with inventory documentation and full adherence and full adherence to safety compliance regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklifts and equipment in a safe manner
• Perform pre-operational inspections
• Determine safe lifting capacities
• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platform, cars, transport trucks and lifting devices
• Ship and receive products
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation
• Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations
• Work with production to ensure efficient flow of needed materials
• Perform routine maintenance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Forklift Safety Training certificate an asset
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate verbally
• Able to work well under pressure
• Able to work independently and with minimal direction to all written and verbal work instructions
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Must be physically able to lift heavy material
• Safety training an asset, but will train as required

What we Offer

• Competitive Compensation.
• In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
• Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation.
• Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
• Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
• Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
• Collaborative Team Environment.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
• Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. In early 2019, Foremost acquired the operating assets of Steel Craft Inc. and JTL Industries, leading to the addition of ULC Fuel Tanks and Agriculture Grain Bins to Foremost’s product line. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 400 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great