Warehouse Forklift Operator

Shoemaker is Western Canada’s premier supplier of building materials. Our team of dedicated and hardworking individuals work together to create a rewarding and welcoming environment.

Our Grande Prairie location is currently looking for highly motivated and customer-focused individuals for the position of Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator. Together with other team members our Warehouse staff strive to exceed customer expectations.

Primary duties

• Building orders for deliveries and customer pick-ups
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Safely operating a forklift
• Ensuring all trucks are loaded efficiently and accurately
• Assisting with systems to ensure quality and inventory control
• Ensuring safety and company expectations are maintained at all times
• Maintaining good housekeeping
• Inspecting and maintaining equipment to ensure good working order
• Double-checking orders to ensure accuracy
• Counting and tracking inventory

Position Requirements

• At least one-year forklift experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and hardworking to complete safe work on time
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Follow safety requirements at all times
• Able to lift heavy loads
• Enjoy working as part of a team

Compensation

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive co-share benefits coverage including extended health and dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Retirement savings in company match RRSPs after first year of employment
• Company Perks and discounts (mobile phone, gym membership, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more

Launch your career as a member of the GMS Inc. group of companies, a North American building materials distributor, and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We invest in relationships as we believe every person is important so we provide all our people with the independence and authority to make a difference. We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence because you can never go wrong doing the right thing.

If you feel Shoemaker fits your career goals and background, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Forklift Licence (required)

Work Location: In person