Telehandler Operator & General Labourer — Growth & Benefits

Westbow Group of Companies; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental benefits package

RRSP Matching program

Casual and energetic work environment

Volunteer opportunities with Westbow G

Job summary

Westbow Construction in Chilliwack, BC is hiring a Forklift Operator / General Labourer to support residential sites. You will operate a telehandler to receive deliveries, move materials, and assist with basic framing and site organization.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, you’ll work with foremen, carpenters, and delivery personnel. Minimum two years of construction experience and a valid driver’s license are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of construction experience.
• Experience operating machinery, with telehandler preferred.
• Telehandler training or certification is an asset; willingness to complete required training is essential.
• Grade 12 diploma.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a telehandler to unload deliveries and safely move materials around the site and to designated building levels.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report defects or safety concerns.
• Participate in morning team briefings and complete daily job hazard assessments.
• Coordinate with the site team to prioritize deliveries and material movements.
• Organize lumber storage and laydown areas to support efficient access to materials.
• Follow safe loading, lifting, placement, and unloading procedures.
• Assist site carpenters and foremen with basic framing, back framing, and other construction tasks.
• Perform general construction labour, cleanup, and site organization.

Skills

Telehandler operation

Safety consciousness

Teamwork

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Time management

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Telehandler training or certification

Aerial lift certification or fall protection training

Tools

Telehandler

Skid steers

Loaders

Excavators

Farm equipment

Job description

Westbow Construction in Chilliwack, BC is hiring a Forklift Operator / General Labourer to support residential sites. You will operate a telehandler to receive deliveries, move materials, and assist with basic framing and site organization.

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, you’ll work with foremen, carpenters, and delivery personnel. Minimum two years of construction experience and a valid driver’s license are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.