Forklift Operator

  • Langford
  • Slegg Building Materials

THE OPPORTUNITY

Slegg Building Materials is currently seeking Full-Time Forklift Operators to join our team. The shifts are Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. We offer competitive wages based on experience, and Health & Dental benefits after 3 months.

THE LOCATION - Langford**

Langford is the business heart of the Westshore, where you will find large retailers, light industrial companies, and many small businesses. You will also find many family friendly facilities such as City Centre Park and the Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre, our well-developed and maintained parks and trails to suit all ages. These are just a few of the reasons to join the Langford community.

Langford’s growing population makes this city an ideal location for our flagship store, employing over 100 staff with endless opportunities to learn and grow. We proudly offer the largest selection of building materials on Vancouver Island. This branch offers an excellent selection of products including lumber, siding, concrete, drywall, insulation, power tools, paints, flooring, hardware and more. We also boast Vancouver Island’s largest fleet of building material delivery trucks

THE BENEFITS

Slegg Building Materials offers competitive benefits including drug and dental coverage, practitioners, disability, and life insurance. After 1 year of service, staff can participate in the retirement savings plan program with contribution matching and an exclusive employee stock purchase plan. You’ll be able to take advantage of company discounts on all products sold at Slegg Building Materials. All employees immediate family members are eligible for an annual scholarship program which offers a one-time payment directly to an accredited school of attendance. We are excited to offer monthly breakfast or lunch events once again to our staff.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
  • Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as a top priorities
  • Perform daily inspections of forklift and complete required forms
  • Ensure forklift maintenance and servicing requirements are met
  • Build orders to required specifications for delivery
  • Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner
  • Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials
  • Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands
  • Maintain contact with supervisor(s) and work to resolve issues as they arise
  • Other duties as assigned by management

THE REQUIREMENTS

  • Forklift experience is essential

  • Effective communication skills and ability to read and speak English

  • Knowledge of basic mathematics

  • Basic hand tool skills

  • Physical requirements include:

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs

  • Sitting and driving for longs periods of time

  • Frequently climbing up and down stairs

  • Pulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movements with weight

  • A positive can do attitude is essential!

  • Thank you for your interest in Slegg Building Materials. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted_