Forklift Operator
- Winnipeg, MB, R2J 0H3, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our team is growing; we are seeking a qualified candidate to help.
As a valuable part of our service team our forklift operators are relied upon to safely load, unload and process all types of building material orders. Our modern fleet has an opening for the right addition to our customer service focused team.
Duties
- All team members are to maintain a safe and positive attitude when dealing with all customers and staff
- Package lumber orders for customers.
- Maintain personal and company quality assurance standards as set in corporate program.
- Load and unload trucks and trailers, rotate stock.
- Keep yard clean of debris and well organized.
- Complete delivery ship list and all required paperwork for product.
- Assist others as instructed by supervisor.
- Conduct daily check of forklift to ensure safe operation; report required maintenance or damage.
- Receive shipments and store in their proper locations.
- Responsible for using all equipment and operating all machinery in a safe, correct and careful manner, as instructed.
- Maintain clean forklift inside and out.
Qualifications
- Forklift experience required.
- General shipping and receiving experience an asset.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Must be able to work outdoors in all seasons
- Dependable, organized and able to multitask.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Able to follow instructions.
- Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times.
- Safety oriented.
- Must be entitled to work in Canada
We value our employees and offer a comprehensive compensation plan including a competitive salary and benefit package consisting of Life Insurance, Health, Dental, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Health Care Spending Account, Pension Plan and a Profit-Sharing Plan.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely loading, unloading, and processing building material orders while maintaining a clean and organized yard. They must also perform daily equipment checks and ensure all shipping and receiving documentation is accurately completed.
Requirements
Candidates must have prior forklift experience and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Strong organizational skills, a safety-oriented mindset, and the legal right to work in Canada are required.
Skills
- Forklift Operation
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Safety Compliance
- Time Management
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Material Handling
- Equipment Maintenance
Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Care Spending Account
- Pension Plan
- Profit-Sharing Plan
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Forklift
- Shipping
- Receiving
- Building Materials
- Inventory
- Safety
- Logistics
- Warehouse
- Yard Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Customer Service
- Material Handling
- Equipment Operation
- Documentation
- Stock Rotation