Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Taiga Building Products – Nanaimo Branch is looking for a Junior Forklift Operator/Material handler. The successful candidates must show experience in the lumber and building product industry as well as motivation in a production environment and be willing to go the extra mile when needed.
Our Company
We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada’s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers.
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.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Forklift Certificate
• Forklift experience loading and unloading flat decks and vans
• Lumber or Building materials experience is an asset
• Safety focused
• Can Do Attitude
• Customer Focused Team Player
• 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

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Regular Shift Timing:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Nanaimo Branch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).
HOW TO APPLY?
Apply with your cover letter, resume and salary expectation referencing “Junior Forklift Operator/Material handler—Application,” to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?
Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America and overseas! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com
Application Deadline:
Posting date: December 14, 2023
City: Nanaimo
Prov/State: British Columbia

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person