Warehouse / Forklift Operator - Days

Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc. in Kelowna, BC is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely load and unload building materials in the warehouse.

You will perform truck inspections, build orders for delivery, and ensure accuracy and timely shipments while upholding safety and company policies.

The role requires a propane forklift certification and at least two years of experience, with strong communication and math skills to support daily operations.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification (propane).
• Minimum of two years' experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms.
• Maintain lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
• Build orders to required specifications for delivery. Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner. Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials.
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands.
• Maintain contact with supervisors and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers. Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Communication

Mathematics

Basic hand tools

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Forklift Operator prepares loads and unloads building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a lift truck. Together with other team members, the Forklift Operator works to exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms.
• Ensurelift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
• Build orders to required specifications for delivery. Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner. Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials.
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands.
• Maintain contact with supervisors and work to resolve issues as they arise.
• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers. Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Basic Qualifications Valid forklift certification (propane).
• Minimum of two years' experience.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Basic hand tool skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Sitting and driving for longs periods of time.
• Frequently climbing up and down stairs. Pulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movementswith weight.

The (range of) compensation for this position is $20.77 to $24.09

Job Location:

GMS Family of Locations - Kelowna
760 McCurdy Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2P7

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Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.

Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency ("Agency"), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.