Forklift Operator

2 weeks ago

Langley, Canada Windsor Plywood Full time

Position Title**:FORKLIFT OPERATOR**

Job Type**:FULL TIME**

Location**:LANGLEY | BC**

Compensation**:$18**/hour **| **_No prior Forklift Ticket + No Industry Experience_

**$19**/hour**| **_Active Forklift Ticket + No Industry Experience_

**$20**/hour**| **_Active Forklift Ticket + Warehousing Experience_

**$22**/hour**| **_Active Forklift Ticket + Building Materials Industry Experience_

**WINDSOR BUILDING SUPPLIES**

We are a wholesaler of building materials with Dealer Stores that specialize in hard-to-source interior and exterior home finishing products including flooring, doors, mouldings and especially wood products. Our goal is simple - _**focus on our customer’s needs and provide outstanding customer service.**_ We are more than just another building supply company, and our business model is also very different. Most of our dealer locations are independently locally-owned and operated. We carry high quality, responsibly sourced products and are committed to providing outstanding value and personalized, one-on-one service to all of our customers. We are proud to have been in business 50+ years with 62 stores across Western Canada and in the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

**SUMMARY OF POSITION**

The Forklift Operator is critical to the successful operation of a Windsor Plywood Distribution Center. The role requires a responsible operator to load and unload building material - doors, plywood, molding, flooring - which are not typical shipping dimensions. The Operator is required to administer paper work and account for transactional activity with Shipping Office throughout the shift.

**THE BENEFITS**
- Employed by a designated Essential Service Employer during COVID19 Pandemic.
- Gain experience working with a Building Supply Company in business for _**50+ years**_
- Competitive Pay | Extended Health Benefit Program
- Dental, Pharmaceutical, Travel Insurance, Life | LTD insurance_
- Paid vacation time & paid Sick-Days
- Consistent, safe, & healthy work environment
- Employee Mental Health & Well-Being program and resources
- **PERKS**:Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm | Paid-training opportunity**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Loading & unloading of Transport & Delivery vehicles
- Operate Forklift in a diligent, professional & safe manner
- Shipping & Receiving | Ensuring all inventory leaving/entering Yard has appropriate paper-work
- Order picking, pulling, palletizing, staging & loading
- Actively monitor material organization, stocking levels, & accuracy in Yard
- Diligently follow Check-lists, policies, processes & procedures
- Maintain a safe & positive work-environment

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**
- Prior Forklift Operator experience _(2 Years)_
- Minimum Grade 12 Education | Prior Building-Yard experience is an asset
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated/self-directed, with an ability to work independently using sound judgment, logical reasoning skills, and intuition
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Prioritize tasks and manage time effectively, always mindful of the customer
- Flexible, honest, acting in all situations with professionalism and integrity
- Able to deal with changes, delays, or unexpected events in a professional & timely manner
- Permanent resident of Canada with active BC Drivers License

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Positional Tasks
- Sitting (Forklift/Driving) 35%
- Walking 15%
- Standing 20%
- Lifting 10%
- Carrying (up to 66lbs) 10%
- Trunk Rotation 5%
- Pushing/Pulling 3%
- Stair/Ladder Climbing 2%

Regularly Lifting up to **66lbs** _(bag of cement)_ including the following types:

- Low-level & waist level 50%
- Above-shoulder 15%
- Front carry 20%
- Shoulder-carry 15%

Operating Forklift _(15-20 Hours/week)_ - Sit-Down Counter Balance 8000lb Capacity
- Visual acute ability - peripheral, depth perception, low-light, rain/wind/snow
- Jarring/Jolting exposure - asphalt, un-even pavement, gravel
- Vibration exposure - asphalt, un-even pavement, gravel
- Pushing & Pulling _(350lb pallet)_ including the following types:

- Pushing Stationary & Walking 50%
- Pulling Stationary & Walking 50%

Positional Tasks
- Forklift Seat-Sitting, Trunk Rotation, Standing, Walking, Forward Bending, Climbing, Shoveling

Climbing
- Into Forklift, Up Stairs & Ladders, Onto Lumber Piles

Exposure to dust, dirt and adverse weather conditions - including rain, snow, wind, sun

Visual ability to use Computer screens & read small-labels

Auditory ability to use telephone hand-set & portable radios

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Langley, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocat

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