**Job Summary**
The main responsibly of the Load Checker/Forklift position is to ensure all shipped orders are pulled correctly by checking for product type, length, and quantity. When operating a forklift and chainsaw the main objective is to safely build orders for accuracy with minimum waste of product.

**Responsibilities**
- Load Checker:_
- Check each order for correct product type, length and quantity.
- Ensure orders are appropriately labelled and tagged.
- Spray on loads that are checked.
- Crosscheck that both beams and joists have been merged together in the loading square.
- Complete paperwork in a timely efficient manner, allowing shipping to proceed with the next steps.
- Check all loaded trucks, ensuring the complete order(s) has been loaded and paperwork has been marked off accordingly.
- Communicate any errors or omissions with shipping. Monitor if errors (repeat) occur from forklift operators not tagging, incorrect product or incomplete paperwork.
- Monitor “dead” orders or product that may have been left behind.
- Other duties as assigned by management
- Forklift:_
- Operating forklift in a safe manner
- Tallying and recording returned product, matching tally to customer records.
- Identifying any discrepancies between customer records and returned product.
- Returning product to appropriate stock locations.
- Cutting engineered beams/joists with chainsaw with minimum waste utilizing stock.
- Assist with fulfilling customer pick ups.
- Assemble loads to specifications stated on the work order with appropriate packaging/banding.
- Responsible for meeting productivity requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
- Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
- Adhere to safe workplace policies and procedures, along with safety standards including forklift safety pre-trips and inspections along with inspecting other equipment before use
- Other duties as assigned by management

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Be able to walk and stand on pavement for long periods of time
- Current forklift certification for the worksite
- Principles, theories and practices of forklift operation
- Ability to operate a chainsaw in a safe manner
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Ability to plan, organize and execute tasks
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal and strong inter-personal skills
- Positive attitude and willingness to improve processes
- Run, maneuver, navigate and operate forklift within confines of worksite
- Above average math skills and attention to detail a must

**Working Conditions**:

- Must have the ability to walk and/or stand on pavement in all weather conditions (sun, rain, and snow) for more than an hour at a time as this job is outside 100% of the time.
- Ability to lift items weighing 3 lbs. to 60 lbs and walk up to 25 feet.
- Ability to stretch arms above head and lift boxes on and off shelves.
- Ability to bend knees to lift boxes on and off ground, pallets or carts.
- Ability to rotate body in tight / confined spaces up to 90 degrees.
- Will need to step on and off Forklift multiple times throughout the day.
- High paced environment.
- Availability to work 5 days per week / 8 hours per day during business hours with the ability to work overtime when needed.
- Must have flexible schedule with ability to work Saturdays and be able to work overtime when needed.

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Load Checking: 1 year (required)
- Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person