Posted 4 months ago
Forklift Driver/Load Builder
@ Dicks Lumber
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Dick's Lumber in Edmonton, AB is hiring a full-time Load Builder who assembles orders, operates a forklift and builds and secures loads. The role requires a current forklift certification and at least one year of forklift experience. The posting offers a benefits package including health and dental coverage, a company pension plan and paid time off.
Responsibilities:
- Assemble orders and build and secure loads
- Operate forklift to prepare transfers and load and unload vehicles
- Check deliveries against packing slips and process returns
- Update inventory adjustment sheets and complete forklift inspection forms
- Keep the yard and warehouse clean and orderly
Requirements summary:
- Current forklift certification
- Minimum one year of forklift operating experience
- Ability to lift over 25 kg
- Fluent English, spoken and written
- Basic math skills
- Strong attention to detail and safe working procedures
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors, Store |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift Certification |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan |
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Dicks Lumber
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Much More Than Just a Lumberyard It's Where the Builders Buy! "Serving Alberta & British Columbia"
Full company description
Dick's Lumber has been providing Lumber and Building Materials to its customers throughout British Columbia and the world. We’re committed to high quality products and service to support Residential & Commercial Construction, Industrial Applications, Property Management and much more. More than just Lumber, we have everything you need to get it done right. If it’s not in stock, a Dick’s Lumber Sales Professional can special order whatever your project requires.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,970
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 236
- Reported office locations
- 2580 Gilmore Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 4T5, CA
- 160 Hanes Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7P 2L8, CA
- 12433 80th Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 3A4, CA
- 19550 92 Ave, Surrey, British Columbia V4N 4G7, CA
- 3005 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G 4N5, CA
- 3111 76 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1T4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Building Material
- Service Industry
- Other recorded names
- Dick's Lumber & Building Supplies
- Dick's Lumber
- Specialties
- Lumber
- Building Supplies
- Teamwork
- Diversity
- Sales
- Management
- Relationship
- Customer Service
- and Product Knowledge
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Dick's Lumber has been providing Lumber and Building Materials to its customers throughout British Columbia and the world. We’re committed to high quality products and service to support Residential & Commercial Construction, Industrial Applications, Property Management and much more. More than just Lumber, we have everything you need to get it done right. If it’s not in stock, a Dick’s Lumber Sales Professional…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Burnaby, BC |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Specialties | LumberBuilding SuppliesTeamworkDiversitySalesManagement RelationshipCustomer Serviceand Product Knowledge |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Dick’s Lumber in Edmonton, AB is looking for an organized, detail oriented, team player to join our team as a Load Builder.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Assemble orders, identify products from transfer requests, locate materials, count quantity, build and secure loads.
- Operate forklift to prepare transfers, transport materials, load and unload delivery vehicles.
- Review daily schedule of pre-booked incoming deliveries.
- Receives unscheduled deliveries as branch will permit while ensuring storage space is available.
- Direct and/or escort customers through the yard.
- Match “receiving authorization” to supplier packing slip. Superficially check material grade and quantity. Request a detailed inspection and/or count on questionable product.
- Document and process delivery returns ensuring merchandise is returned to stock or to the supplier.
- Ensure inventory adjustment sheets are updated.
- Complete the forklift inspection form.
- Ensure all lifts are piled evenly with no leans and compliant with safety standards.
- Work with yard and warehouse teams to ensure stock is properly rotated.
- Maintain a clean and orderly yard and warehouse as directed.
- Perform other job-related duties as required including but not limited to snow plowing, container moving, yard maintenance and any other specialized moves that would require heavy equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Forklift Certification.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience operator a forklift
- Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
- Fluent in English (spoken and written) with excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic functional math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply or divide without the function of a calculator.
- Experience and knowledge in this or a related industry is an asset.
- Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Exposure to dust, dirt and extreme changes in temperature and weather.
- Moderate exposure to personal risk; safety boots are required.
- Busy, high volume environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off. Our program is designed to support employee well-being and provide long-term security
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