Load Checker & Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The main responsibly of the Load Checker/Forklift position is to ensure all shipped orders are pulled correctly by checking for product type, length, and quantity. When operating a forklift and chainsaw the main objective is to safely build orders for accuracy with minimum waste of product.

Responsibilities

Load Checker:

• Check each order for correct product type, length and quantity.
• Ensure orders are appropriately labelled and tagged.
• Spray on loads that are checked.
• Crosscheck that both beams and joists have been merged together in the loading square.
• Complete paperwork in a timely efficient manner, allowing shipping to proceed with the next steps.
• Check all loaded trucks, ensuring the complete order(s) has been loaded and paperwork has been marked off accordingly.
• Communicate any errors or omissions with shipping. Monitor if errors (repeat) occur from forklift operators not tagging, incorrect product or incomplete paperwork.
• Monitor “dead” orders or product that may have been left behind.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Forklift:

• Operating forklift in a safe manner
• Tallying and recording returned product, matching tally to customer records.
• Identifying any discrepancies between customer records and returned product.
• Returning product to appropriate stock locations.
• Cutting engineered beams/joists with chainsaw with minimum waste utilizing stock.
• Assist with fulfilling customer pick ups.
• Assemble loads to specifications stated on the work order with appropriate packaging/banding.
• Responsible for meeting productivity requirements in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain a clean and organized worksite.
• Adhere to safe workplace policies and procedures, along with safety standards including forklift safety pre-trips and inspections along with inspecting other equipment before use
• Other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Be able to walk and stand on pavement for long periods of time
• Current forklift certification for the worksite
• Principles, theories and practices of forklift operation
• Ability to operate a chainsaw in a safe manner
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to plan, organize and execute tasks
• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal and strong inter-personal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to improve processes
• Run, maneuver, navigate and operate forklift within confines of worksite
• Above average math skills and attention to detail a must

Working Conditions:

• Must have the ability to walk and/or stand on pavement in all weather conditions (sun, rain, and snow) for more than an hour at a time as this job is outside 100% of the time.
• Ability to lift items weighing 3 lbs. to 60 lbs and walk up to 25 feet.
• Ability to stretch arms above head and lift boxes on and off shelves.
• Ability to bend knees to lift boxes on and off ground, pallets or carts.
• Ability to rotate body in tight / confined spaces up to 90 degrees.
• Will need to step on and off Forklift multiple times throughout the day.
• High paced environment.
• Availability to work 5 days per week / 8 hours per day during business hours with the ability to work overtime when needed.
• Must have flexible schedule with ability to work Saturdays and be able to work overtime when needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience

• Load Checking: 1 year (required)
• Forklift: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person