Forklift Operator, Star Building Materials

Star Building Materials Calgary; Nisku; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Forklift Operator in Nisku, Alberta, where you will play a key role in managing materials safely using various forklifts. With competitive compensation and educational programs, this position offers a chance to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefit packages

Educational assistance program

Company matching RRSP/DPSP program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of experience in forklift operation.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch, lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to safely move goods.
• Assemble customer orders and inspect shipping packages.
• Supply production areas with feedstock materials.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Math

Education

Completion of middle school

Job description

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Now Hiring – Forklift Operators

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

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manufacturing 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

Star Building Materials has a reputation as leading Roof Truss and Engineered Wood specialists within the industry, built on workmanship and innovative approach to design solutions.

With over 40 years of experience operating from a modern 22,000 square foot production facility supplying roof trusses, open web floor trusses and engineered wood products for use on residential, multi-family, commercial and agricultural buildings. 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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