Taiga Building Products is currently seeking a full-time Junior Forklift Operator to join our Nanaimo Branch. The primary responsibility of the Junior Forklift Operator is to ensure the efficient and accurate movement of building materials within the warehouse. This includes both inbound and outbound goods, with the goal of maximizing warehouse operations and supporting overall productivity.
The Junior Forklift Operator will maintain regular communication with office staff to stay informed about upcoming orders, critical material requirements, and any potential issues. Accuracy is paramount, as the operator will be responsible for scanning and tracking the movement of goods to their correct locations, ensuring real-time updates in the Warehouse Management System (WMS), while also participating in the ongoing organization of materials to maintain an efficient and organized warehouse environment.
OUR COMPANY:
We are an established international wholesale distributor of building products, with branches across Canada and the U.S. With a 50-year history of reliable service, we are a publicly listed company on the TSX, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Loading and unloading building materials on flat deck trucks and vans in a safe and efficient manner.
- Accurately picking and staging customer orders.
- Provide excellent customer service to customers and truck drivers.
- Double checking loads before they leave the yard.
- Entering accurate information into BisTrack computer system and printing documents.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
- Work with Operations, Sales, and Administration to ensure optimal team performance.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Safety focused
- Can Do Attitude
- Customer Focused Team Player
- Forklift experience loading and unloading flat decks and vans
- Solid working knowledge of computers and the capacity to learn new programs
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Organized and able to prioritize tasks
- Physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs repetitively
- Work indoors and outdoors in all weather
- Good track record of attendance
- Working knowledge of RF Scanners in a WMS environment is an asset
- Knowledge of building materials is an asset
- Focused on maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
COMPENSATION:
- Hourly Rate: $20 - $24
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness
HOW TO APPLY?
We encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing "Junior Forklift Operator" to [email protected]. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please Note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?
Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out atwww.taigabuilding.com.
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nanaimo, BC V9T 6A6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
Work Location: In person
