FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies•Airdrie, AB

23d•Onsite

About The Position

ZyTech is looking to welcome a Forklift Operator to our growing team. We are looking for driven individuals to work for a leading building materials company that supplies our Canadian communities. This role values the skills you bring to work and refuses to compromise on your safety.

Requirements

Current Forklift Certification.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating an outdoor forklift
Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and building materials throughout the yard and warehouse.
Pull and prepare customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and shipping documents.
Load customer and delivery vehicles while ensuring materials are secure and undamaged.
Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.
Maintain organized inventory storage areas and assist with stock rotation and inventory counts.
Follow all workplace safety procedures, traffic patterns, and material handling guidelines.
Assist customers and coworkers with locating products and providing general yard support.
Keep the yard clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe working environment.
Work in outdoor conditions year-round while handling heavy and oversized materials.
Support shipping, receiving, and general lumber yard operations as required.