Forklift Driver

Construx Building Products is looking for a Forklift Driver / Order Picker to join our team in Saskatoon. 

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• RRSP matching
• Biweekly pay with direct deposit

Position Summary

We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Driver / Order Picker to support our shop and material handling operations.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position that involves safely operating a forklift, receiving and moving lumber and building materials, preparing materials for production, and picking orders accurately based on specifications.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in keeping materials organized and production moving efficiently. Experience operating a 10-ton forklift is an asset.

Hours

This is a full-time position working:

Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wage

Between $20 - $26 per hour based on experience

Job Duties

• Safely operate a forklift to move lumber, wall panels, and other building materials
• Pick lumber and materials according to shop orders and specifications
• Prepare and stage materials for prefabrication and production
• Unload incoming trucks and organize received materials
• Load outgoing trucks with wall panels, lumber, and other building materials
• Move and organize materials throughout the shop and yard
• Work with the production team to ensure required materials are available when needed
• Verify materials and quantities to ensure orders are accurate
• Handle lumber and building materials safely and efficiently
• Assist with inventory organization and material storage
• Assist in the shop with orders and other duties as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and yard
• Complete required safety documentation and equipment inspections
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and safety requirements

Qualifications

The following qualifications are required:

• Valid forklift certification
• Experience operating a 10-ton forklift is an asset
• Minimum 1 year of forklift operating experience
• Experience working as an Order Picker or in a material handling position
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transportation to and from work (there is no public transit to our location)
• Ability to safely load, unload, move, and organize lumber and building materials
• Physically capable of performing labour-intensive work in a fabrication shop and yard environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately follow order specifications
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Safety-conscious and dependable

The following would be considered assets:

• Knowledge of lumber and building materials
• Experience working in a lumber yard, manufacturing facility, or construction environment
• Framing or carpentry experience
• Experience loading and unloading trucks

Work Conditions

• Use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Regular work around forklifts, machinery, vehicles, and moving mechanical equipment
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, and inclement weather
• Exposure to dust and intermittent loud noise
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, as well as regularly push, pull, carry, bend, and reach
• Requires good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination
• Requires the ability to remain physically active throughout the shift
• Exposure to hazards commonly associated with construction, manufacturing, and material-handling environments

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