Forklift Operator; EWP

Forklift Operator (EWP Experience) at Griff Building Supplies. Build lumber and beam packages safely and efficiently to ship to our customers. Maintain your workplace and equipment in accordance with Griff Building policies. Ensure customer needs are met whether in person for pickup or building loads for delivery.

• Build customer orders and double check for accuracy.
• Wrap weather-sensitive products before shipment regardless of weather conditions.
• Clean as you go and leave the product in accordance with policies and procedures when pulling orders.
• Maintain and secure assigned tools and other equipment necessary to complete your job.
• Complete the daily forklift check sheet and submit it to Quality Control and Safety Coordinator.
• Follow established work policies and procedures and suggest improvements to the yard lead.
• Assist in inventory counts twice a year and rotate counts as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and training as needed.
• Assist with training of new staff and promote a team mentality.
• Understand and follow WCB safety requirements and inform anyone in shipping of safety issues.
• Be product aware and ship oldest stock first, ensuring product rotation is performed.
• Wrap and ensure wholesale orders receive stock in good condition as if it just came from the mill.
• All other related duties.

• Forklift certified
• First aid level 2 (Optional)

The person in this role takes pride in their work environment and works clean as you go. Must be able to see the big picture when pulling orders and leave the area safe and cleaner than they found it.

Work in all weather conditions and be able to lift at least 50 lbs on a regular basis. Safety boots and all-black clothing/raingear must be worn while working.

Yard lead

• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Production

• Construction