Posting Date: Oct 23, 2025

Location:

Surrey, British Columbia, CA, V3V 3X8

Company: PERI Formwork Systems, Inc.

Material Handler

Operations, Surrey, BC

Scope of Position: The Material Handler is responsible for participating in the shipping and receiving operations of the yard, which includes loading/unloading trucks, managing inventory control processes and quality control of outgoing/returning materials. This role requires the operation of a counterbalance forklift to pick orders and prepare outgoing shipments.

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Actively participating in the shipping and receiving operations, including duties such as:

• Loading and unloading trucks.

• Checking for overages, damages and shortages.

• Order picking and repackaging returned materials.

• Operating a counterbalance forklift to pick orders and prepare outgoing shipments.

• Safely operating a heavy duty counterbalance forklift outdoors, over uneven terrain to move material and pick orders when required.

• Consistently executing pedestrian safety while operating machinery.

• Actively participating in cycle counts and inventory control processes.

• Maintaining an exceptional attendance record with consistent emphasis on punctuality.

• Participating in all group health and safety meetings.

• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety.

• Complying with all PERI policies and procedures, and provincial health and safety standards, at all times.

• Respect working procedures.

• Use protective personal equipment when required.

• Report hazards and accidents.

• Take care of your health and safety and that of the others.

• Other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Must have a valid forklift license from a recognized and accredited Canadian training program or school.
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in the safe operation of a counterbalance forklift.
• Previous experience organizing material in an outdoor environment is preferred.
• Experience operating a diesel-powered counterbalance forklift with capacities up to 15,000 pounds/ 7,000 kilograms is preferred.
• Ability to handle both large and small parts for material preparation and movement.
• Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and the ability to count parts manually.
• Dedication to promoting and maintaining the highest standard of workplace health and safety.

What your benefits will be:

• Health (including paramedical), Vision & Dental
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company Matching RRSP
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Bonus

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation for candidates with disabilities is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

PERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply online

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