Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator

AFA Forest Products Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator to join its Lumber Yard team in Edmonton. In this full-time role, you'll be responsible for loading and unloading building materials, assembling customer orders, and maintaining the organization of the warehouse. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while ensuring safety and efficiency. If you're self-motivated, reliable, and enjoy working outdoors, this could be the perfect fit for you. Join a company that values quality service and integrity in the building materials industry.

Benefits

Bonus Program

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 2 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload building materials safely and efficiently.
• Assemble customer orders and maintain an organized warehouse.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and provide customer service.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Gillfor Distribution specializes in the sale and distribution of building materials in Canada and the United States. With a coast to coast footprint spanning across 13 locations nationwide, Gillfor is proud to be a Canadian owned and operated company. We believe strongly in selling quality products, delivering great service and being easy to do business with, all while operating with the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

Gillfor Distribution Edmonton has an opening for a Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator. As part of our Lumber Yard team at our Edmonton Distribution Centre, you will work in a team environment reporting directly to our Shipping Supervisor. You will be responsible for efficiently and accurately assembling customer orders, serving customers in the yard, maintaining the presentation and organization of warehouse materials, and loading customer trucks. This is a full-time position at our Edmonton location.

Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading of building materials in a safe and timely manner
• Assist in loading orders onto customer trucks
• Periodic inventory counts (quarterly) and spot checks
• Assist in keeping a tidy and organized lumber yard and warehouse
• Compliance with all work safety rules and regulations
• Politeness to customers and truck drivers who are picking up or dropping off orders
• Serve customers as they enter the yard following process and protocols
• Load and unload building materials operating a forklift
• Prepare, pick and pack customer orders as required

Ideal Attributes:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of two years lumber yard and/or warehouse experience is a definite asset
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
• Knowledge of the building materials industry is an asset
• Able to work in outdoor conditions
• Flexibility with start and finish times
• Reliable and punctual
• Self-motivated and able to work without supervision

Additional Information:

• Bonus Program
• Opportunities for advancement within the company