Loader, Forklift Operator

This position will work at the Engineered Wood Division located at 25284 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove, BC.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Operating a forklift in a safe manner.
• Assemble various lifts of lumber including beams, joists, lumber, etc. from the staging area and load onto the decks of trucks.
• Communicate clearly to drivers the activities being performed, ensuring their safety while loading.
• Listen to any instructions given by drivers for sequence of loading multiple orders.
• Be able to adapt to last minute changes on quantity, order sequence, or priority.
• When not loading trucks, help with unloading in-bound product, assisting customers with order pick ups, as well as load checking order building, and processing returns as required.
• Manage an ongoing record of inventory entering the yard.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required :

• A minimum of 3 years experience operating a forklift in the lumber industry or similar.

• Principles, theories, and practices of forklift operation.

• Current forklift certification for the worksite - an asset. :

• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in the English language, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment with strong spatial awareness.

• Run, maneuver, navigate, and operate forklift within confines of worksite.

• Basic math skills and attention to detail a must.

• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

• Must have a positive attitude and able to handle difficult situations professionally.

Working Conditions :

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions outside (dusty, hot, cold, wet, etc.).
• Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to work Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm and Saturdays as required.
• Must be able to work overtime as required by management.

Compensation :

• Full Health & Dental Benefits including vision care, and the ability to participate in Country Lumber's RRSP Match Program upon successful completion of 3-month probationary period.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee appreciation events such as BBQ’s, catered lunches, and food trucks!
• Casual Dress.
• Competitive rates based on related experience.

Thank you for your consideration!

Salary : $26.00-$31.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience :

• forklift operator: 3 years (preferred)
• loading: 1 year (preferred)
• lumber: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person