Forklift Operator

Permanent Full-Time

Prince George

Reference Number: NWT-BC-PG-207-191224

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently and accurately assembling products for customer orders, loading orders onto trucks/railcars, loading and unloading infeed and outfeed for production when needed.

Expected Contributions

• Loads and unloads building material supplies safely and promptly onto and from delivery trucks.
• Accurately, efficiently, and safely picks and assembles customer orders for staging.
• Set up lumber for wrapping
• Loads and unloads treating carts.
• Loads and unloads Production infeed and outfeeds when needed.
• Assists in general labour tasks as required.
• Maintains a clean and organized outside yard.
• Adheres to all work safety rules and regulations.
• Adheres to customer service commitments.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Forklift Certification is required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience on forklifts is desirable.
• Nice to have front end loader experience
• Experience working in a lumber mill or lumber yard is desirable.
• Must have own steel-toed boots.
• Familiar with pulling and staging orders is desirable.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.
• Bending, lifting, and reaching during course of shift.
• Punctual and reliable for shifts.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

• Permanent Full-Time
• Unionized environment

EDUCATION

• High school graduation is preferred.
• Background in Forestry, Wood Processing is an asset

Benefits

COMPENSATION

• Competitive hourly rate
• Health Benefits
• Overtime may be available
• Group RRSP
• Option to purchase company stock at a discounted price

HOURS OF WORK

• Monday to Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

Note: Hours may change due to operation requirements

Work Location: 10553 Willow Cale Forest Road, Prince George, BC V2N 4T6.

Transportation: Must have own reliable transportation. The site is not located on a bus route.

Doman welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.