Warehouse, Forklift Operator

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the incumbent prepares, loads, and unloads building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a forklift truck.

• Maintains a safe working environment by following Yvon’s health and safety guidelines.
• Prepares and completes orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
• Receives incoming shipments and manages inventory.
• Loads and unloads company trucks as needed.
• Keeps a clean and safe working environment and optimizes space utilization.
• Reports any discrepancies.
• Operates a forklift and other warehouse equipment as needed.
• Follows quality service standards and complies with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Action Oriented:
  Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust:
  Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Problem Solving:
  Be proactive and take ownership and take actions to deliver the best possible results while assuming ownership and accountability.
• Safety & Personal Ownership:
  Protect own health and safety as well as that of others, report unsafe situations and make others aware of possible risks, and take into account safety in daily work.

High School Diploma

Greater than one year experience in a similar role.

• Adaptable to set and prioritize work with varying exceptions.
• Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Ability to multitask and work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Strong “customer service” mindset.

• Health benefits, including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Company discounts, including mobile phone, gym membership, etc.
• Training programs and opportunities for career advancement.
• Group events and more.
• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance.
• All benefits subject to eligibility.
• Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Vacation.
• Sick Time.
• Holidays.
• Birthday.
• Floating Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Company paid Life insurance.
• Short-Term Disability.
• Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered.
• Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

GMS Family of Locations - Kelowna 760 McCurdy Road Kelowna, BC V1X 2P7

The (range of) compensation for this position is $20.77 to $24.09

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