Forklift Operator
- Chemainus, BC, Canada
$20 to $30 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $20 to $30 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
RAS is looking for an FORKLIFT OPERATOR to to assist in all duties in a lumber yard setting. Loading wood framed wall packs, picking lumber orders and assisting with cutting joist packs. Hours would be 3:15pm - 11:45pm.
Forklift operator and order picking experience required. Telehandler operation experience would be a plus.
Crew housing not available - must be local.
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts to load, unload, and transport materials and products within the facility.
- Safely stack and organize materials in designated areas, such as shelves, pallets, or storage racks.
- Perform routine inspections and maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure proper functioning.
- Adhere to safety standards and regulations to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assist in inventory management by accurately documenting the movement of materials and products.
- Support production operations by delivering raw materials or components to workstations.
- Dispose of waste or recyclable materials appropriately and efficiently.
- Report equipment malfunctions or any safety concerns to supervisors immediately.
Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and meet production deadlines.
Other duties as assigned - this position requires task flexible and employee may be assigned to other duties such as fabrication of panels when forklifting duties not required
Qualifications:
- Valid forklift operator certification or license
- Proven experience operating forklifts in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
- Trucking/ trailer hauling experience is asset
- Strong knowledge of safety procedures related to forklift operation.
- Physical ability to lift heavy items and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in inventory and operations.
Benefits:
Extended health care
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
· Overtime pay
Benefits:
· Extended health care
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting materials within the lumber yard while maintaining accurate inventory records. They must also perform routine equipment inspections and assist with other production tasks such as panel fabrication when necessary.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid forklift operator certification and have proven experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment. Strong knowledge of safety procedures and the physical ability to lift heavy items are required for this role.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Order picking
- Telehandler operation
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Material handling
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Fabrication
- Trucking
- Trailer hauling
Benefits
- Extended health care
- Overtime pay
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
debby@rasltd.ca
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
- Trades
- Construction
Keywords
- Forklift
- Lumber yard
- Telehandler
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing
- Warehouse
- Safety regulations
- Material handling
- Panel fabrication
- Trailer hauling
- Equipment maintenance
- Logistics
- Construction materials