Load Builder

Dicks Lumber; Surrey; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Company pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Dick's Lumber in Port Kells, BC is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Load Builder to join our team. You will assemble orders for pickup, safely operate a forklift, and assist customers as needed.

This role requires forklift experience, the ability to lift 25 kg, strong math and communication skills, and a commitment to safety. We offer a competitive wage of CAD 25–30 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year forklift operator experience.
• Ability to lift over 25 kg.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with good communication skills.
• Basic math skills without a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assemble orders for pick up and transport.
• Safely operate a forklift to build orders, load delivery trucks, receive inbound inventory and other tasks as needed.
• Assist customers as required.
• Verify receiving using Pre-receiving paperwork and Packing Slips; tag products and place in appropriate homes.
• Document and process returns ensuring merchandise is in sellable condition.
• Ensure required inventory adjustments are reported.
• Complete forklift inspections and perform daily maintenance.
• Ensure all lifts are piled evenly and compliant with safety standards.
• Work with team members to ensure stock is rotated and yard/warehouse remains organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

English fluency

Math skills

Team player

Job description

Dick's Lumber inPort Kells, BC is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player with a positive attitude to join our team as a Load Builder.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Accurately assemble orders for pick up and transport.
• Safely operate a forklift to build orders, load delivery trucks, receive inbound inventory and other tasks as needed.
• Assist customers as required.
• Verify receiving using "Pre-receiving paperwork" and "Packing Slips". Tagg products and place in the appropriate homes.
• Document and process return ensuring merchandise is in sellable condition.
• Ensure required inventory adjustments are reported.
• Complete the forklift inspection form and perform daily maintenance.
• Ensure all lifts are piled evenly with no leans and compliant with safety standards.
• Work with team members to ensure stock is properly rotated.
• Maintain a clean and orderly yard and warehouse as directed. Following clean as you go principles.
• Perform other job-related duties as required including but not limited to snow plowing, container moving, yard maintenance and any other specialized moves that would require heavy equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience operator a forklift
• Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic functional math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide without the function of a calculator.
• Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset.
• Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather.
• Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required.
• Busy, high volume environment.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off.

• Health and dental coverage
• A company pension plan
• Paid time off

Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security.