Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator/Wood Treater — Permanent Full-Time — 3 vacancies — Abbotsford, BC

Reference Number: NWP-BC-ABB-104-15062

Reporting to the General Manager, the Wood Treater is responsible for efficiently and accurately operating the treating cylinders and other equipment to chemically treat wood products.

• Ensure treating plant area is well maintained and equipment is in good working order
• Report any safety or maintenance issues to Management in a timely manner
• Adhere to all work safety rules and regulations
• Complete Treating Charges based on pre-determined guidelines
• Confirm Charges are properly tallied and recorded both on paper data sheets and computer systems
• Accurately tag and complete charge sheets
• Using a Forklift to load and unload infeed and outfeed to the staging area
• Ensure accuracy of all tallies and all loads by performing quality control checks
• Inspect all loads for damage

• Forklift certification required (will recertify if needed)
• Good knowledge of optimum loading and staging practices
• Attention to detail when preparing documentation
• Must have own steel-toed rubber boots
• Capable to lift up to 50 pounds regularly during a shift
• Ability to stand and walk around the plant for the majority of a shift
• Basic math skills – a numerical assessment is required to be taken by all potential candidates

• Employment Status:
  Permanent Full-Time
• Compensation: $23-$23.50 per hour; health benefits; overtime may be available
• Education:
  
  High school graduation is preferred
• Hours of Work:
  Monday to Friday
• Shift
  
  Schedule:
  
  7:00 am – 3:30 pm and 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Work Location:
  
  33730 Enterprise Avenue, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9
• Transportation:
  Must have own reliable transportation; the site is not located on a bus route

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.