Forklift Operator - Edmonton, Canada - Dick's Lumber

Dick's Lumber
Dick's Lumber
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Edmonton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Dick's Lumber in Edmonton is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player to join our team as a Load Builder / Forklift Operator.


ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Assembles orders, identifies products from transfer requests, locates material, counts quantity, builds and secures loads.
  • Operates forklift to prepare transfers, transports material, loads and unloads delivery vehicles.
  • Reviews daily schedule of prebooked incoming deliveries.
  • Receives unscheduled deliveries as branch will permit while ensuring storage space is available.
  • Directs and/or escorts customers through the yard
  • Matches "receiving authorization" to supplier packing slip. Superficially checks material grade and quantity. Requests a detailed inspection and/or count on questionable product.
  • Documents and processes delivery returns ensuring merchandise is returned to stock or to the supplier.
  • Ensures inventory adjustment sheets are updated.
  • Completes the forklift inspection form.
  • Ensures all lifts are piled evenly with no leans and compliant with safety standards.
  • Works with yard and warehouse teams to ensure stock is properly rotated.
  • Maintains a clean and orderly yard and warehouse as directed.
  • Performs other jobrelated duties as required including but not limited to snow plowing, container moving, yard maintenance and any other specialized moves that would require heavy equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS:


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

WORKING CONDITIONS:


  • Exposure to dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather.
  • Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required.
  • Busy, high volume environment.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $20.50 per hour


Benefits:


  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

  • Overtime
pay


Experience:


  • Forklift: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
One location
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