Forklift Operator

Summary

Slegg Building Materials is seeking a Full-Time Forklift Operator to join our team. The shifts are Tuesday - Saturday and the wage range is $20 - $25 per hour.

Tier 1; $20-$22.50, Tier 2; $22.50-$25).

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers
• Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as top priorities
• Perform daily inspections of forklift and complete required forms
• Ensure forklift maintenance and servicing requirements are met
• Build orders to required specifications for delivery
• Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner
• Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials
• Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands
• Maintain contact with supervisor(s) and work to resolve issues as they arise
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• Forklift experience is essential
• Effective communication skills and ability to read and speak English
• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Basic hand tool skills
• Physical requirements include : Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbsSitting and driving for longs periods of timeFrequently climbing up and down stairsPulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movements with weight
• A positive can do attitude is essential!

The Location - Langford, 1210 Chidlow Connector Rd.

Our Langford Store is conveniently located on a major transit route just off of Sooke Road past the Luxton Fairgrounds. Langford’s growing population makes this city an ideal location for our flagship store, employing over 100 staff with endless opportunities to learn and grow.

We proudly offer the largest selection of building materials on Vancouver Island. This branch offers an excellent selection of products including lumber, siding, concrete, drywall, insulation, power tools, paint, flooring, hardware and more.

We also boast Vancouver Island’s largest fleet of building material delivery trucks.

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.

Our Core Values

• Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference
• We invest in relationships and every person is important
• Our highest priority is serving others
• We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence
• We believe you can never go wrong, doing the right thing

If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement.

We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.

We are an equal opportunity employer.