Forklift Operator

1 week ago


Peterborough, Canada Stella-Jones Inc Full time

**Job description**

Stella-Jones is North America's leading producer of industrial pressure-treated wood products. Responding to the vital infrastructure needs of our economy, we manufacture and distribute railway ties, utility poles, residential lumber and industrial wood products across the continent. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: SJ).

**Job description**

The **Forklift Operator** is responsible for shipping, receiving and general forklift work within the lumber yard. Duties include lumber packaging and wrapping as required.

**Afternoon shift: M-F 3pm - 12am**
**Hourly wage: $22 + $1.25 shift premium**

**Responsibilities**:

- Checks loading documents before and after loading
- Confirms documents with shipper
- Moves, Loads and unloads material around the plant
- 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

**Core Competencies**:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Proficiency in English, spoken and written
- 1 year of related experience. Lumber yard experience is an asset
- Physical capabilities and qualifications
- 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

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

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Peterborough, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- Can you work the afternoon shift M-F 3pm - 12 am

**Experience**:

- Forklift: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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