Posted 3 months ago
Forklift Operator / Warehouse and Yard Associate
@ Payzant Building Products
Fall River, Nova Scotia
Overview
Payzant Building Products is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator and Yard Associate to run counterbalance forklifts and handle material movement in the warehouse and yard. The role covers daily equipment inspections, loading, organizing, picking and staging orders for delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Complete daily forklift and equipment inspections
- Operate counterbalance forklift and material handling equipment safely
- Load, unload, move and organize products in the yard
- Accurately pick, stage and deliver orders
Requirements summary:
- Previous forklift or warehouse experience (preferred)
- Experience in building materials, lumber or distribution (an asset)
- Ability to safely lift and move materials all day
- Strong attention to detail and good teamwork
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · breezy
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Payzant Building Products
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Providing quality building materials since 1964.
Full company description
Payzant's has been providing quality building materials since 1964.
- LinkedIn followers
- 795
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 68
- Reported office locations
- 250 Sackville Dr, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia B4C 2R4, CA
- 1000 Cole Harbour Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2V 1E7, CA
- 4060 Highway #1, Windsor, Nova Scotia B0N 2T0, CA
- 39 Main St, Hantsport, Nova Scotia B0P 1P0, CA
- 5228 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Porters Lake, Nova Scotia B3E 1J8, CA
- 264 Hwy 2, Enfield, Nova Scotia B2T 1C9, CA
- 40 Wright Ave, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1G6, CA
- 19 Mallard Dr, Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 4C4, CA
- Business categories
- Facilities Support Services
- Building Material
- Home Services
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Payzant Building Products
- Payzant Building Products Ltd
- 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.
Payzant's has been providing quality building materials since 1964.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Keep things moving—your career included.
We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Forklift Operator / Yard Associate to join our team. If you enjoy staying active, working with equipment, and take pride in keeping things organized and running smoothly, this is a great opportunity to join a team where safety, teamwork, and getting the job done right matter.
What You’ll Do
Warehouse & Material Handling
- Complete daily forklift and equipment inspections
- Safely operate counterbalance forklift and other material handling equipment
- Load, unload, move, and organize products throughout the yard
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient yard area
- Accurately pick and ensure orders are accurate and complete
- Stage orders for delivery.
- Prioritize tasks to keep products moving efficiently
- Identify and resolve inventory, order, or material handling issues
- Support other warehouse and yard activities as required
What You Bring
- Previous forklift or warehouse experience (preferred)
- Experience in building materials, lumber, distribution, or a similar environment (an asset)
- Ability to safely lift and move materials throughout the workday
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Good time management and organizational skills
What Sets You Apart
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and best practices
- Pride in keeping a warehouse organized and running efficiently
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to stay focused and productive in a busy environment
- Dependable, team-oriented approach to work
Why Join Payzant?
- Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment
- Work with a company that values safety, quality, teamwork, and people
- Be part of a company where hard work and dedication can lead to opportunities to grow
- Access to Group Benefit Program
- RRSP Matching Options
- Paid Sick and Personal time
- Associate Discount
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