Now Hiring – Forklift Operator

Location
  • 292156 Crosspointe Road, Rocky View County, AB (behind the Century Downs Racetrack/Casino in Balzac) and NOT on a bus route.
Shifts
  • 7:00 am –3:30 pm pm Monday to Friday.
  • 2:30 pm –11:00 pm (shift premium is an additional $1.00 per hour) Monday to Friday.

Why Join Us?

At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:

  • Competitive compensation and benefit packages
  • Educational assistance program
  • Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
  • Employee home purchase program
  • Retail discounts.
Requirements
  • Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
  • Minimum 6 months of experience in forklift operation.
  • Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
  • Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Requirements
  • Previous forklift training and certification is preferred.
Job Overview
Reporting to the Yard Foreman, as the Forklift Operator you will gather and move incoming and outgoing materials to their desired locations via the safe, accurate and efficient operation of forklift.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Operating a diesel, electric or propane powered forklift to safely move goods.
  • Assembling customer orders, shrink wrapping and packing to ensure proper packages for delivery. Inspecting and verifying finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
  • Checking order lists, verifying product accuracy when loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring all documents are verified and forwarded. Indicating any products that are to be back ordered.
  • Supplying production areas, such as joist and truss, with feed stock materials. Ensuring sufficient raw materials are available at the station in an organized manner.
  • Checking product counts and assisting in conducting regular inventories.
  • Performing regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, and reporting major mechanical problems when necessary.
  • Working safely, promoting a safe work environment, and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program. Reporting safety violations when necessary.
  • Assisting in training new employees when required.
Work Conditions

You primarily work at the manufacturing plant. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands. With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services.

Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. 

Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.

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