Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Promise Robotics; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing robotic homebuilding company in Calgary seeks an experienced Material Handler/Forklift Operator. The successful candidate will operate machinery to move and load building components, support inventory control, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic environment. A valid forklift license and 5+ years of experience are required, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift license required.
• 5 years of experience in Material Handler position.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate various lift devices and machinery.
• Load and unload materials from pallets and lifting devices.
• Support inventory control and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Crane

Hand and power tools

Job description

We’re excited to launch a new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Calgary Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners to significantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Calgary, AB.

To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Material Handler/ Forklift Operator to be responsible for the safe operation of machinery in order to move, transfer, and load finished building components.

What you will do:

• Promote knowledge sharing among team members and departments to foster a culture of learning and growth.
• Operate all types of lift devices such as forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, elevating platforms, lift beams, counterbalance, side loaders, swivel hooks and bobcats.
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms and lifting devices.
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation.
• Provide on the job training to other employees.
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace.
• Follow quality control procedures.
• Inform leadership of any issues that may impact production.
• Ensure that the required materials and supplies are available.
• Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What you will need to succeed:

• Valid Forklift license
• 5 years + of experience in Material Handler position.
• Capable of operating Forklift, Overhead Crane, Hoists, Elevating Platforms, Lift Beams, Counterbalance, Side Loaders, Swivel Hooks and Bobcats.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Organized, focused and persistent with the ability to work to the plan and meet delivery dates
• Excellent problem solver and quick learner
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of Company health and safety rules.
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.
• Knowledge of rigging.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.