Forklift Operator, Star Building Materials

Star Building Materials Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage material movement safely and efficiently. The role requires at least 3 years of forklift experience and involves operating various types of forklifts, assembling orders, and ensuring safety compliance. Join a dynamic team with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefit packages

Educational assistance program

Company matching RRSP/DPSP program

Employee home purchase program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in forklift operation.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operating a diesel, electric or propane powered forklift to safely move goods.
• Assembling customer orders and inspecting shipping packages for accuracy.
• Performing regular inspection and maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Safety compliance

Education

Completion of middle school

Job description

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Now Hiring – Forklift Operators

Now Hiring – Forklift Operators

Location: 292109 Prime Close, Rocky View County, AB

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm

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 3 years 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

• Previous forklift training and certification is preferred.
• Experience with moving heavy and large loads with a forklift is an asset.
  
  

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

Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

Our location is 292109 Prime Close, Rocky View County, AB, NOT on a bus route.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. Since 1958, Star Building Materials has sourced, manufactured, and supplied quality building materials to builders, developers, renovators, and homeowners. It is our mission to innovate within the construction industry, exploring new methods to help you reduce waste, increase efficiency, and manage project costs.

None of this would be possible without people. We hire only the most forward-thinking, experienced, and passionate staff to serve your building needs. We care deeply about the quality of the products and service you receive, and we invest in our relationships both with our employees and our customers. We aim to reach beyond minimum standards of safety and environmental concerns.

We serve our clients with some of the most innovative building solutions available, including framing and finishing materials, engineered wood floor systems, trusses, drywall, insulation, and a wide selection of related supplies. 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 reasons to come to work every day.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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