Material Processor and Forklift Operator

Waycon Manufacturing Ltd.; Penticton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Boot and PPE allowances

Premium incentives for certifications

Full-time hours with every second Friday off

Job summary

Waycon Manufacturing Ltd. is seeking a Material Processor and Forklift Operator in Penticton, Canada. This role is essential to the production workflow, involving receiving materials, performing quality checks, and operating equipment like plasma tables and waterjets. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift certification and experience in a busy shop environment, ensuring accurate material handling and processing.

This position offers comprehensive health and dental benefits, full-time hours, and various incentives, including a boot allowance and premium pay for certifications and afternoon shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience operating in a busy shop environment.
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to accuracy.
• Some exposure to a shop or trade environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming material shipments and perform QC checks.
• Operate forklift to unload and stage materials.
• Process raw materials using plasma and waterjet cutters.
• Interpret cut lists and drawings accurately.
• Maintain organized material records and inventory.
• Perform routine checks on cutting equipment.

Skills

Valid forklift operator certification

Operating plasma cutting tables

Operating waterjet cutters

Ability to read technical drawings

Familiarity with structural steel

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Forklift

Plasma table

Waterjet cutter

Band saw

Job description

Material Processor and Forklift Operator

Waycon Manufacturing is seeking a Material Processor and Forklift Operator to support our production team. This role is central to the shop workflow — from the moment material arrives at our facility, you are the first point of contact. You will receive incoming material, perform a quality check, and ensure it is delivered to the correct department efficiently and accurately.

This is a multi‑purpose role. In addition to material handling, you will operate our plasma table, waterjet, and band saw to process raw materials that keep fabrication and machining moving.

Strong attention to detail, solid organizational skills, and a confident, capable operator who takes ownership of their work area is what we are looking for.

Skills

• Experienced Candidate: Valid forklift operator certification — confident and experienced operating in a busy shop environment.
• Experienced Candidate: Hands‑on experience operating plasma cutting tables, waterjet cutters, or industrial band saws.
• Experienced Candidate: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, cut lists, and purchase orders.
• Experienced Candidate: Familiarity with a range of materials including structural steel, plate, and aluminium.
• Experienced Candidate: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to dimensional accuracy.
• Emerging Candidate: Valid forklift ticket with a willingness to develop machine operation skills.
• Emerging Candidate: Mechanical aptitude and genuine interest in a manufacturing environment.
• Emerging Candidate: Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and reliable.
• Emerging Candidate: Safety‑conscious with a strong team‑first attitude.
• Emerging Candidate: Some exposure to a shop or trade environment is an asset.

Duties

• Receive incoming material shipments and perform QC checks to verify quantities, dimensions, and condition against purchase orders and documentation.
• Operate forklift to unload, move, and stage materials to the correct departments within the facility.
• Operate plasma table, waterjet cutter, and band saw to process raw materials to specification.
• Interpret cut lists, drawings, and production orders accurately.
• Ensure material is cut to correct dimensions, tolerances, and quantities.
• Maintain organized, accurate material records and inventory staging.
• Perform routine equipment checks and basic maintenance on cutting equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.
• Coordinate closely with fabrication and machining teams to keep production flowing.

This is a key role in a busy environment. You will be involved from the moment material arrives through to production — a position with real variety and responsibility. You will gain broad exposure to manufacturing processes and work alongside a solid, supportive team in Penticton, BC.

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Boot and PPE allowances.
• Premium incentives for First Aid certification, afternoon shifts, and overtime opportunities.
• Full-time hours with every second Friday off.