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FORKLIFT OPERATOR

@ Zytech Buildings Systems

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Airdrie, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience
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Overview

Zytech Buildings Systems is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator for its lumber yard and warehouse, moving and staging building materials year-round in outdoor conditions. The role requires a current forklift certification and at least one year of outdoor forklift experience. The posting offers health and dental coverage, a company pension plan, and paid time off.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate forklifts to load, unload, move and stage lumber and building materials
  • Pull and prepare customer orders and load delivery vehicles
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report safety concerns
  • Maintain organized storage areas, stock rotation and inventory counts

Requirements summary:

  • Current forklift certification
  • At least one year of outdoor forklift experience
  • Ability to lift over 25 kg
  • Fluent English, spoken and written
  • Basic functional math skills

Tools & skills

forklift

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement planPaid time off
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro

Employer posting date
2026-07-24
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOutdoors, Warehouse
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 55 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsForklift Certification
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan

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Job description

ZyTech is looking to welcome a Forklift Operator to our growing team. Are you in search of a team, that values the skills you bring to work, and refuses to compromise on your safety? Do you have what it takes to work for a leading building materials company, that supplies our Canadian communities? We are looking for driven individuals like you!

Responsibilities

  • Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to load, unload, move, and stage lumber and building materials throughout the yard and warehouse.

  • Pull and prepare customer orders accurately according to pick tickets and shipping documents.

  • Load customer and delivery vehicles while ensuring materials are secure and undamaged.

  • Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns promptly.

  • Maintain organized inventory storage areas and assist with stock rotation and inventory counts.

  • Follow all workplace safety procedures, traffic patterns, and material handling guidelines.

  • Assist customers and coworkers with locating products and providing general yard support.

  • Keep the yard clean, organized, and free of hazards to ensure a safe working environment.

  • Work in outdoor conditions year-round while handling heavy and oversized materials.

  • Support shipping, receiving, and general lumber yard operations as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current Forklift Certification.
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience operating an outdoor forklift
  • Manual dexterity to operate the forklift and the ability to lift over 25 kgs.
  • Good knowledge of safe working procedures.
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to perform at a high level in a fast paced, demanding work environment.
  • Professional, courteous and punctual with a focus on customer service.
  • Must have a positive attitude and be a team player.
  • 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.

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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