Forklift Driver/Load Builder

Dick's Lumber•Edmonton, AB

35d•Onsite

About The Position

Dick’s Lumber in Edmonton, AB is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player to join our team as a Load Builder. This role involves assembling orders, operating a forklift to prepare transfers and load/unload delivery vehicles, managing incoming and unscheduled deliveries, assisting customers in the yard, and ensuring accurate documentation and inventory management. The position also requires maintaining a clean and orderly yard and warehouse, and performing other job-related duties as needed.

Requirements

Current Forklift Certification.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience operator a forklift
Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic functional math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide without the function of a calculator.
Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset.

Responsibilities

Assemble orders, identify products from transfer requests, locate materials, count quantity, build and secure loads.
Operate forklift to prepare transfers, transport materials, load and unload delivery vehicles.
Review daily schedule of pre-booked incoming deliveries.
Receives unscheduled deliveries as branch will permit while ensuring storage space is available.
Direct and/or escort customers through the yard.
Match “receiving authorization” to supplier packing slip. Superficially check material grade and quantity. Request a detailed inspection and/or count on questionable product.
Document and process delivery returns ensuring merchandise is returned to stock or to the supplier.
Ensure inventory adjustment sheets are updated.
Complete the forklift inspection form.
Ensure all lifts are piled evenly with no leans and compliant with safety standards.
Work with yard and warehouse teams to ensure stock is properly rotated.
Maintain a clean and orderly yard and warehouse as directed.
Perform other job-related duties as required including but not limited to snow plowing, container moving, yard maintenance and any other specialized moves that would require heavy equipment.