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Forklift Operator | Steady Hours

  • NS, Canada
  • Brookfield, NS, B0N 1C0, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Looking for steady, full-time work with room to grow? Marwood is hiring a Forklift Operator for our treating plant in Brookfield, NS. If you’re reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable operating industrial equipment in a busy production environment, this could be a great fit for you.

Location – 66 Pleasant Valley Rd, Brookfield, NS

Schedule – Possible shift work

  • Days (Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:30 pm)
  • Nights (Monday–Friday, 4:30 pm–1:00 am)

Responsibilities & Requirements

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced treating plant environment. You will operate a 12,000 lb. CAT forklift to move lumber, support daily treating plant operations, and carry out housekeeping and other general labour tasks as required. Responsibilities include:

  • Loading wrapping chains with lumber to be wrapped.
  • Loading cylinder carts with lumber to be treated.
  • Operating a forklift safely and efficiently in a busy industrial environment.
  • Assisting with other treating plant duties as assigned.
  • Performing general labour and material-handling duties as required.

You must be able to reliably commute, work day or night shifts, and communicate in English. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, punctual, and a team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Forklift certification is preferred; candidates with at least 2 years of forklift operating experience will also be considered.

What’s in it for you ?

  • Full-time, permanent employment
  • Consistent hours and steady work
  • Growth opportunities for dependable employees
  • Benefits upon completion of the probationary period, including health, dental, and RRSP
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access from day one

Who we are

Marwood Ltd. is a leading producer of premium forest products serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets across North America and Europe, with operations in Atlantic Canada.

We are a team-focused workplace built on respect, reliability, and hard work, offering steady employment and long-term opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness, inclusion, and employment equity.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Apply here or send us your resume today!

Marwood Ltd. – Attention: Human Resources
Email: careersns@marwoodltd.com

More about this job

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator will safely operate a 12,000 lb. CAT forklift to move lumber and support daily treating plant operations. Responsibilities also include loading cylinder carts, performing general labour, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work day or night shifts in a fast-paced industrial environment. At least 2 years of forklift operating experience or a valid forklift certification is preferred.

Skills

  • Forklift operation
  • Industrial equipment operation
  • Material handling
  • Safety consciousness
  • Housekeeping
  • General labour
  • Teamwork
  • Punctuality
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • RRSP
  • Employee Assistance Program

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Forklift Operator
  • Industrial Equipment
  • Material Handling
  • Lumber
  • Treating Plant
  • Safety
  • CAT Forklift
  • Manufacturing
  • Logistics
  • Full-time
  • Shift Work
  • General Labour
  • Housekeeping
  • Forest Products
  • Operations

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