Posted 4 days ago
Forklift Operator
@ Watson Building Supplies
Ontario
Overview
Watson Building Supplies, part of the GMS and SRS Distribution family, is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator at its Barrie location to load and unload building materials safely and efficiently. The work includes daily lift truck inspections, building customer orders for delivery and checking load accuracy. The posted pay is $20.77 to $24.09 per hour, and the role requires propane forklift certification and at least two years of experience.
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload building materials safely
- Inspect lift trucks daily and complete forms
- Build customer orders to specifications
- Check load contents and secure materials
- Keep shipments on schedule
Requirements summary:
- Valid propane forklift certification
- Minimum two years of experience
- Effective written and oral communication
- Knowledge of basic mathematics
- Basic hand tool skills
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · workday
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Propane forklift certification |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Watson Building Supplies
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Position Purpose:
The Forklift Operator prepares loads and unloads building materials in the warehouse through the safe operation of a lift truck. Together with other team members, the Forklift Operator works to exceed customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform daily inspections of lift trucks and complete required forms.
- Ensure lift truck maintenance and servicing requirements are met.
- Build orders to required specifications for delivery.
- Load and unload building materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Check load contents for accuracy and secure materials.
- Ensure that all products are shipped on schedule and according to specific instructions by management to meet customer demands.
- Maintain contact with supervisors and work to resolve issues as they arise.
- Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
- Follow all regulations, company policies, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications:
- Valid forklift certification (propane).
- Minimum of two years' experience.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Basic hand tool skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs. Sitting and driving for longs periods of time.
- Frequently climbing up and down stairs. Pulling, pushing, bending and torso twisting movements with weight.
The (range of) compensation for this position is $20.77 to $24.09Job Location: GMS Family of Locations - Barrie733 Bayview Drive Barrie Barrie, ON L4N 9A5
SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, is committed to providing equal employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to any ground protected by applicable human rights legislation, including but not limited to race, colour, sex, gender, identity or expression, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age (except as provided by law), religion, ethnic or national origin, or disability.
If you require an accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at 855.556.3221, or by email at: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.
Employment offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check that could include a criminal reference check with law enforcement authorities, a verification of your academic credentials and an employment verification with former employers, as permitted by law.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Group RRSP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
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