Heavy Duty Forklift Driver with Wood Yard Experience

Woodtech International Technical Services Inc; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wood products company is looking for an experienced HD Forklift Driver in Abbotsford. This full-time role involves loading and offloading lumber, organizing stock, and ensuring smooth production flow. Candidates must have reliable work history and experience with forklifts in outdoor conditions. Apply now to start your career with a reputable employer offering year-round employment.

Qualifications

• Experience with full-size lumber packages using a full-size yard duty forklift.
• Ability to physically perform the job, including outdoor exposure year-round.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload on and off semi-truck trailers.
• Organize, sort and move stock around the yard.
• Ensure flow to main production lines and proper storage under cover.
• Follow and complete paperwork; coordinate with supervisors and other production staff.

Skills

HD Forklift operation

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a skilled HD Forklift Driver, with a safe, reliable work history in the wood industry. You must be a properly trained and licensed driver with recent experience handling full size lumber and preferably high value wood products. This vital role requires a capable, reliable individual that can get along with others and be a key part of a proven production team.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload on and off semi-truck trailers.
• Organize, sort and move stock around the yard.
• Ensure flow to main production lines and proper storage under cover.
• Follow and complete paperwork; coordinate with supervisors and other production staff.

Role Details

This is a regular full-time position in a medium-sized two-shift operation that produces high quality value-added wood products for local and export markets. Usually this is a day shift position for the standard production schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience with full-size lumber packages using a full-size yard duty forklift (as shown in sample picture).
• Ability to physically perform the job, including outdoor/yard exposure year-round.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada at time of application.
• Available to start within one month from hire date.

How to Apply

If you are seeking steady year-round employment using properly maintained equipment, this is the opportunity for you. Apply promptly to be considered first, as interviews are ongoing until a qualified person is found. Please ensure that your application clearly indicates the best number to reach you (and when) to schedule an interview.