Posted 2 days ago
Forklift Operator/Yard worker
@ Gillfor Distribution
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Overview
Gillfor Distribution is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator/Yard worker at its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia distribution centre. The role covers loading and unloading building materials, assembling customer orders and serving customers in the lumber yard, with forklift training and experience required. The posting states a starting wage of $20 per hour, a group benefit plan and an RRSP contribution.
Pay:
$24–$26 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload building materials safely with a forklift
- Assemble and pack customer orders accurately
- Assist with loading orders onto customer trucks
- Receive incoming freight and conduct periodic inventory counts
- Serve customers in the lumber yard
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Forklift training and experience required
- Two or more years lumber yard or warehouse experience an asset
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Able to work outdoors
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 80 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift training |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Gillfor Distribution
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Full company description
Gillfor Distribution is a leading distributor of building products in Canada, operating 13 strategically located distribution centers across the country. Gillfor Distribution is your one stop shop for residential, commercial and industrial building materials from coast to coast!
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,168
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 140
- Reported office locations
- 244 Ellwood Dr W, Bolton, Ontario L7E 4W4, CA
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- 98 Clarke Rd, London, Ontario N5W 5M9, CA
- 2555 Maley Dr, Garson, Ontario P3A 4R7, CA
- 235 Wilton Dr, Bolton, Ontario L7E 4W6, CA
- 2085 Rue de la Métropole, Longueuil, Quebec J4G 1S9, CA
- 960 Frenette Ave, Moncton, New Brunswick E1H 2P8, CA
- 170 Thornhill Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B 1S3, CA
- 2 Dundee Ave, Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4R7, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Timber
- Wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Gillfor Distribution
- Specialties
- Building materials distribution
- Siding
- decking
- flooring
- Composite decking
- cedar
- roofing
- insulation
- plywood
- OSB
- Lumber
- Interior finishing's
- Engineered wood siding
- and railings
- 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.
Gillfor Distribution is a leading distributor of building products in Canada, operating 13 strategically located distribution centers across the country. Gillfor Distribution is your one stop shop for residential, commercial and industrial building materials from coast to coast!
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wholesale Building Materials |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Bolton, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Building materials distributionSidingdeckingflooringComposite deckingcedarroofinginsulationplywoodOSB |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
| View page |
Gillfor Distribution is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company that stretches across Canada with 14 locations from coast to coast. Our goal is to provide a service unmatched in the distribution industry and to lead the way with innovative products and marketing ideas for the future. Gillfor prides itself in keeping up with today’s trends and staying at the forefront of the distribution industry. Please visit our website www.gillfor.com to learn more.
Gillfor Distribution is seeking an existing position of a Forklift Operator/Yard worker to join our branch in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As part of our Lumber Yard team at our Dartmouth Distribution Centre, you will work in a team environment reporting directly to our Shipping Supervisor. You will be responsible for efficiently and accurately assembling customer orders, serving customers in the yard, maintaining the presentation and organization of warehouse materials and loading customer trucks. This is a full-time position at our Dartmouth location.
Expectations:
- Loading and unloading of building materials in a safe and timely manner
- Assist in loading orders onto customer trucks
- Receiving incoming freight
- Periodic inventory counts (quarterly) and spot checks
- Assist in keeping a tidy and organized lumber yard and warehouse
- Compliance with all work safety rules and regulations
- Politeness and professionalism with all customers and truck drivers
- Serve customers as they enter the yard following proper process and protocols
- Load and unload building materials operating a forklift
- Prepare, pick and pack customer orders as required in a timely, detail-oriented manner
Ideal Attributes:
- High School Diploma
- Forklift Training and Experience Required
- Minimum of two years lumber yard and/or warehouse experience is a definite asset
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds if necessary
- Knowledge of the building materials industry is an asset
- Able to work in outdoor conditions
- Flexibility with start and finish times
- Reliable and punctual
- Self-motivated and able to work with little to no supervision
Additional Information:
- Group Benefit Plan available
- RRSP Contribution available
- Competitive compensation packages available
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour
Gillfor Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining the Gillfor Distribution family as a Warehouse Worker / Forklift Operator, please apply today with the appropriate requirements. We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the HR Manager at Gillfor Distribution.
No phone calls please.
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