Log in Sign up free
Apply now

Posted yesterday

FORKLIFT OPERATOR (Evening Shift)

@ Dicks Lumber

View all jobs Website

Crossfield, Alberta

Full-time1+ years experience
Apply now
SIGNALS

Overview

Dicks Lumber is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator for the evening shift at its lumber yard and warehouse. The work involves operating forklifts to load, move and stage building materials, pulling customer orders, and keeping the yard safe and organized. Candidates need a current forklift certification and at least one year of outdoor forklift experience; a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate forklifts to load, move and stage lumber and materials
  • Pull and prepare customer orders accurately
  • Load customer and delivery vehicles securely
  • Perform daily equipment inspections and maintain organized storage

Requirements summary:

  • Current forklift certification
  • One year of outdoor forklift experience
  • Ability to lift over 25 kg
  • Good knowledge of safe working procedures
  • Fluent in English, spoken and written

Tools & skills

forklift
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro

Employer posting date
2026-11-05
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

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

Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.

Apply now

Dicks Lumber

Saved company profile

Historical company information from a saved The Jobs API profile (LinkedIn/Crunchbase fields). It is not live-verified; figures may have changed. Missing values remain unknown.

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.

View all jobs Website

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…

FieldValue
IndustryWholesale Building Materials
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersBurnaby, BC
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1964
SpecialtiesLumberBuilding SuppliesTeamworkDiversitySalesManagement RelationshipCustomer Serviceand Product Knowledge
Open jobs on Jobsy13
LinkedInView page
Job description

Dick's Lumber 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.

Similar jobs

  • Forklift Operator, MRF - Afternoon Shift

    Edmonton, AB
    $30.92/hrOn-siteFull Time

    WM

    1+ YOECandidates need forklift certification and at least 6 months of work experience. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are preferred. Candidates must follow safety rules and may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

    forklift, baler, front-end loader, bobcat, densifier, conveyor

    Forklift Operator, MRF - Swing Shift

    Edmonton, AB
    $30.92/hrOn-siteFull Time

    WM

    1+ YOECandidates need six months of work experience and a forklift certification. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are preferred.

    baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, forklift, conveyor

    Forklift Operator, MRF - Day Shift

    Edmonton, AB
    $30.92/hrOn-siteFull Time

    WM

    1+ YOECandidates need at least 6 months of work experience and a valid forklift certification. A high school diploma or GED and one year of experience are preferred. Candidates must follow safety rules closely and accept drug and alcohol testing.

    forklift, baler, front-end loader, bobcat, candensifier, conveyor

  • Forklift Operator

    Edmonton, AB
    $20/hrFull Time, Contract

    Express Employment Professionals: The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa,…

    2+ YOECandidates need valid counterbalance and reach forklift certification, at least 2 years of warehouse and forklift experience, and a high school diploma. Strong computer skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work at a fast pace on a team are also required.

    Counterbalance forklift, Reach forklift, Inventory management system

  • Forklift Operator - Double Walkie - Afternoons

    Alberta
    $20.50/hr

    Metro Supply Chain

    2+ YOECandidates need two years of warehouse experience, including one year operating material handling equipment with a good safety record, and experience with and certification for a walkie or double walkie. Experience with RF-based warehouse management systems such as Red Prairie or Blue Yonder is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the floor.

    forklift, double walkie, walkie, voice pick system, WMS

    Forklift Operator - Double Walkie - Afternoons

    Alberta
    $20.50/hr

    Metro Supply Chain

    2+ YOECandidates need two years of warehouse experience, including one year operating material handling equipment with a good safety record, and experience with and certification for a walkie or double walkie. Experience with RF-based warehouse management systems such as Red Prairie or Blue Yonder is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on the floor.

    forklift, double walkie, walkie, voice pick system, WMS

    Forklift Operator - Cherry Picker

    Calgary, AB

    Metro Supply Chain

    2+ YOEMetro Supply Chain needs candidates with two years of warehouse experience, including one year driving a cherry picker with a good safety record, and prior experience with an RF-based warehouse management system. Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures are expected.

    RF scanner, Cherry picker, Forklift, Red Prairie WMS

    Forklift Operator - Cherry Picker

    Calgary, AB
    $20.50/hr

    Metro Supply Chain

    2+ YOECandidates need at least two years of warehouse experience, including one year operating a cherry picker with a strong safety record, and prior experience with an RF-based warehouse management system. Some high school is required, with a secondary school diploma preferred.

    Forklift, Cherry picker, RF scanner, WMS, Red Prairie

Locations & environments

Locations

All of CanadaRemote · Hybrid · On-site · Field

Pro tip: add remote jobs to widen your search.

Exclude locations

Workplace type

Company jobs in these results

These are this company’s jobs loaded in your current search. The company may have more openings.