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Lumber Yard Worker

Edmonton, AB
$20 - $22/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Year-round work
Safe, fair and respectful work environment
Well maintained forklifts with cabs, heaters and fans

About the role

Currently seeking individuals with knowledge of lumber and building materials and a minimum of 2 years' experience operating a forklift. Previous experience working in a lumber yard is a definite asset, but we are willing to train inexperienced applicants who have a positive attitude, are physically fit, have at least 2-years experience operating a forklift and have a desire for long-term employment with a reputable company.

Why work at Mission?

  • Year-round work
  • Safe, Fair and Respectful work environment
  • Well maintained forklifts with cabs, heaters and fans
  • Industry competitive wages
  • Extended benefits after 6 months (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
  • Clothing and boot allowance after 1 year
  • Staff discount on lumber and building materials

The job:

  • Pick lumber orders in an accurate and timely manner by hand and with a forklift
  • Fill out pick slips and maintain inventory accuracy by recording substitutions and cuts
  • Cut joists and LVL beams to appropriate lengths using a chainsaw
  • Cut dunnage to appropriate lengths using a miter saw and prepare loads for transport using metal banding
  • Load and offload trucks with a forklift when directed to do so
  • Put returned inventory back into stock
  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment
  • Perform pre-use inspections and routine maintenance on forklifts
  • Wear required PPE

What you can expect:

  • Starting wage in the $20/hr range
  • Standard shift of 2pm to 10:30pm
  • Physical work and tight deadlines
  • Extreme hot/cold weather in the summer and winter months; consistent outdoor work all year round
  • Strong expectation that you will be reliable, punctual and accepting of constructive feedback

If this is you, please apply today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • How many years of experience do you have operating a forklift?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-12

About Mission Building Supplies

Construction

We are a contractor lumber yard focusing one hundred percent on the builder, providing superior service for our customers. We have been here for the contractor since 1985. Our clientele consists of some of the industry's finest home builders, multi-family contractors, general contractors, as well as commercial, industrial and institutional accounts. Whether you are requiring lumber, engineered I-joists, trusses or interior finishing products – we stock it all!