FORKLIFT OPERATOR at Dick's Lumber

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Order Assembly, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Safety Compliance, Warehouse Maintenance, Basic Mathematics, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Heavy Equipment Operation

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Job description: Dick’s Lumber in Calgary, AB is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player with a positive attitude to join our team as a Load Builder. ACCOUNTABILITIES: * Accurately assemble orders for pick up and transport. * Safely operate a forklift to build orders, load delivery trucks, receive inbound inventory and other tasks as needed. * Assist customers as required. * Verify receiving using “Pre-receiving paperwork” and “Packing Slips”. Tagg products and place in the appropriate homes. * Document and process return ensuring merchandise is in sellable condition. * Ensure required inventory adjustments are reported. * Complete the forklift inspection form and perform daily maintenance. * Ensure all lifts are piled evenly with no leans and compliant with safety standards. * Work with team members to ensure stock is properly rotated. * Maintain a clean and orderly yard and warehouse as directed. Following clean as you go principles. * 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. QUALIFICATIONS: * Current Forklift Certification. (asset) * 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. * Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset. * Good knowledge of safe working procedures. * Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. * Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service. 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.

Responsibilities

The Load Builder is responsible for accurately assembling orders, operating a forklift to load trucks and receive inventory, and maintaining a clean warehouse. They also handle product tagging, return processing, and general yard maintenance including snow plowing.