Forklift Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written
• 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to lift lumber, twisting and turning, bending and standing for extended period
• Job task planning and organizing
• Attention to detail
• Safe forklift operation
• Ability to perform the tasks without causing damage to product or equipment
• Basic Math Skills

Nice To Haves

• Lumber yard experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Checks loading documents before and after loading.
• Forklift operation for lumber packaging or wrapping.
• Makes effective stock rotation.
• Lumber wrapping and inspection as required.
• Lumber packaging as required.
• Lumber tagging banding.
• Hands pile special orders.
• General clean-up.
• Inventory counting.
• Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment.
• Safe and responsible operation of company equipment.
• Performs the work safely according to applicable codes, standards and to Stella-Jones. health and safety program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage
• Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match
• Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match
• Career advancement opportunities