Warehouse Operator / Reach Truck Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for receiving containerized freight, putting away stock, and picking and staging customer orders. They must maintain inventory accuracy within the warehouse management system and safely operate reach trucks and forklifts.

Job details

Receive it right. Store it right. Get it out the door on time. King Living is a family-owned Australian design company that has been designing and manufacturing its own furniture since 1977. Our showrooms now span Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, the USA and Asia — and our Coquitlam warehouse is the hub of that operation in British Columbia, receiving containerized freight from our global factories and getting product out to customers and showrooms across the region. As Warehouse Associate / Reach Truck Operator, you are central to how that works. You will receive and put away inbound freight, operate reach trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks, keep inventory accurate in our warehouse management system, and pick, stage and dispatch customer orders safely and on time. It is a hands-on role with genuine autonomy over how your shift runs, in a clean, well-equipped warehouse alongside a team that backs each other up. What You Will Own Receiving & Inbound Freight Unload and receive containerized freight, verify shipments against purchase orders and manifests, and report shortages, discrepancies or damage promptly. Put-away, Picking & Staging Put product away in the correct locations within load limits and racking requirements. Pick, pack, label, palletize and stage customer orders on time, checking each against its shipping documentation. Inventory Accuracy Record receipts and stock movements accurately in the warehouse management system, process returns, and support cycle counts and inventory investigations. Equipment Operation Safely operate reach trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks. Complete pre-use inspections every shift and report defects to the Warehouse Supervisor. Dispatch & Carrier Coordination Confirm carriers collect the right product and that loading matches the paperwork, escalating delays or damage straight away. Safety, Housekeeping & Team Keep aisles, racking and workstations clean and hazard-free, use the required protective equipment, and report incidents in line with WorkSafeBC requirements. Work closely with Showrooms, drivers and carriers, Customer Experience, Spare Parts and Service Technicians. Who You Are Accurate, safety-minded and steady under pressure — the person the team trusts to get it right without being checked. Previous warehouse, shipping and receiving, distribution or material-handling experience Reach-truck operating experience required; narrow-aisle and elevated racking experience preferred Evidence of forklift training, plus company-approved training meeting CSA and WorkSafeBC requirements. Site-specific competency evaluation is completed before you operate equipment independently High school diploma or equivalent Experience with warehouse management systems, SAP, RF scanners or computerized inventory systems is an asset Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel Strong attention to detail, organization, time management and communication skills Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Able to stand and walk for extended periods, regularly lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lb, and bend, reach, twist and climb Comfortable working around moving equipment, racking and vehicle-loading areas Available to work evenings, weekends or holidays when operationally required Why People Join King Living — And Stay A product worth handling Australian design since 1977, made to last decades — and worth getting right before it reaches the customer. Paid properly $23.00 - $25.00 per hour depending on experience, plus benefits and generous staff discounts Somewhere to go Real career growth opportunities within a growing team and company. Properly trained Company-approved training to CSA and WorkSafeBC standards, and competency evaluation before you operate independently. Generous discounts Employee and family & friends discounts across our full premium range. Backed properly A close warehouse team, and genuine working relationships with showrooms, carriers and service colleagues. King Living is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity or parental status. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the recruitment process. Ready to keep King Living moving? We’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for receiving containerized freight, putting away stock, and picking and staging customer orders. They must maintain inventory accuracy within the warehouse management system and safely operate reach trucks and forklifts.

Requirements

Candidates must have reach truck operating experience and evidence of forklift training meeting CSA and WorkSafeBC requirements. A high school diploma and experience with WMS or SAP are preferred.

Benefits

• Benefits
• Staff discounts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Reach Truck Operation
• Forklift Operation
• Pallet Jack Operation
• Inventory Management
• Shipping and Receiving
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Order Picking
• Staging
• Cycle Counting
• SAP
• RF Scanners
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Time Management
• Communication Skills
• Safety Compliance

Job areas

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Trades

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