Forklift Operator

Now Hiring – Forklift Operators (Joist plant)

Location: 3735-8th Street Nisku, AB.

Hours: Daytime shifts, Part Time to Full Time - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday). 
 
You must be able to work at least 24 hours a week to start with gradual movement to FT when business requires based on the Truss production schedule, which is provided to employees one week in advance.

Why Join Us?

At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:

• Competitive compensation and benefit packages
• Educational assistance program
• Company matching RRSP/DPSP program 
• Employee home purchase program
• Employee discounts.

Requirements

• Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in forklift operation.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating a CombiLift is an asset.
• Previous forklift training and certification is preferred.
• Previous experience in a lumberyard is preferred.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Production Manager, as the Forklift Operator you will gather and move incoming and outgoing materials to their desired locations via the safe, accurate and efficient operation of forklift. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Operating a diesel, electric or propane powered forklift to safely move goods.
• Assembling customer orders, shrink wrapping and packing to ensure proper packages for delivery. Inspecting and verifying finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
• Checking order lists, verifying product accuracy when loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring all documents are verified and forwarded. Indicating any products that are to be back ordered.
• Supplying production areas, such as joist and truss, with feedstock materials. Ensuring sufficient raw materials are available at the station in an organized manner. 
• Checking product counts and assisting in conducting regular inventories.
• Performing regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, and reporting major mechanical problems when necessary.
• Working safely, promoting a safe work environment, and complying with Qualico's Safety Program. Reporting safety violations when necessary.
• Assisting in training new employees when required. 

Work Conditions

You primarily work outdoors during regular business hours. Work includes exposure to potential occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather, dust and noise. Occasional weekend or evening work may be required. Actions taken and decisions made directly impact the safety and health of others. Overtime may be required during the busy season.

About Us

For more than four decades, Star Building Materials has dedicated itself to excellence and innovation in the construction industry. We explore new processes and methods to help you improve efficiency, manage project costs, and reduce waste, while developing new manufacturing methods to continually improve the quality of our products.

Formerly known as Leduc Truss, we proudly joined the Qualico Group in 2006. As one of Western Canada's largest real estate development companies, Qualico represents the longevity and commitment to service we value, allowing us to remain a trusted supplier of building components with the strength of Qualico behind us.

Our new 35,000 square foot production facility is equipped to design and manufacture quality roof trusses and engineered wood products for your residential, commercial, or agricultural projects. We employ forward-thinking staff with the expertise to maximize your profits and enhance the quality of your buildings.

Proudly serving the Greater Edmonton Area, Central, and Northern Alberta regions. To learn more, click here.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. 

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.

Closing date: November 20, 2025

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