Forklift Operator

Stella-Jones is a leading manufacturer of essential infrastructure products focused on serving utilities and railroads, as well as supplying big box home improvement stores across North America. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada and publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Stella-Jones operates a vast network of facilities that employs more than 3,000 employees across the United States and Canada. Built on strong foundations with a coast-to-coast reach, we offer real opportunities for career success and community impact. The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, receiving and general forklift work within the lumber yard. Duties include supplying Stacker, unloading/loading trucks, stock piling lumber in yard from treating plant, loading/unloading kiln, loading/unloading infeed chains to plant. Responsibilities: Checks loading documents before and after loading Confirms documents with shipper Moves, Loads and unloads material around the plant Forklift operation for lumber packaging or wrapping Makes effective stock rotation Loads/unloads trucks and kiln carts Hands pile special orders General clean-up Inventory counting Documents and reports mechanical operation and maintenance requirements of equipment Safe and responsible operation of company equipment Performs the work safely according to applicable codes, standards and to Stella-Jones health and safety program Performs other duties as assigned Requirements: Valid Forklift License Experience in a Lumber Yard is an asset Attention to detail and able to adapt to change Safe operation of equipment Basic math skills Able to work as a team and independently Able to work under pressure in the busy season. #StellaH As a Stella-Jones employee, you will enjoy access to excellent benefits and incentives, including: Extended health and dental coverage Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) Short-Term and Long-Term disability coverage Retirement program (RRSP) with generous Company match Company Share Purchase Program with Company contribution match Career advancement opportunities Stella-Jones is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Stella-Jones makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, receiving, and moving lumber materials throughout the yard and plant. Duties include loading and unloading trucks and kiln carts, performing inventory counts, and ensuring equipment is maintained and operated safely.

Candidates must possess a valid forklift license and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in a lumber yard is considered an asset, along with strong attention to detail and basic math skills.

• Extended health and dental coverage • Life insurance • Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability coverage • Retirement program (RRSP) • Company share purchase program • Career advancement opportunities

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• Forklift operation
• Shipping and receiving
• Inventory counting
• Stock rotation
• Equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Basic math skills
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Shipping And Receiving
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Kilns
• Forklift Certification
• Packaging And Labeling
• Forklift Truck
• General Mathematics
• Stock Rotation
• Loading And Unloading
• Detail Oriented

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Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week