Posted 3 months ago
FUTURE YARD OPPORTUNITIES - THUNDER BAY
@ Patene Building Supplies Ltd
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Overview
Patene Building Supplies Ltd. is building a pool of candidates for future Delivery Driver, Delivery Helper and Forklift/Yard Worker roles at its Thunder Bay location, but is not hiring for these positions now. The work involves loading, securing and delivering building materials, operating material-handling equipment and serving contractors. The posting states that health, dental and life insurance and an RRSP plan are offered when positions open, with wages based on role and experience.
Responsibilities:
- Load, unload and secure building materials
- Prepare customer orders and deliver materials
- Operate forklifts, boom trucks or Moffetts when authorized
- Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections
- Assist drivers at customer sites and in the yard
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Dependable, punctual and safety-conscious
- Able to perform repetitive heavy lifting
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather
- Valid G, DZ or AZ licence for some positions
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | On the move |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | G, DZ, AZ, CVOR, Air brake endorsement, Working at Heights |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Patene Building Supplies Ltd
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 16 |
DRIVER, HELPER & FORKLIFT/YARD POSITIONS
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES – THUNDER BAY
JOIN OUR FAMILY!
Patene Building Supplies Ltd. is a distributor of drywall, steel framing components, insulation, acoustic ceilings, shingles, masonry and other building materials for the residential and commercial construction industries. We have thirteen branch locations throughout Ontario and Manitoba serving contractor, builder and retail customers.
We are not currently hiring for these positions at our Thunder Bay location. However, we welcome qualified candidates to submit their résumés for consideration when future opportunities become available.
We are interested in hearing from candidates seeking future opportunities in the following areas:
Delivery Driver
Delivery Helper
Forklift Operator/Yard Worker
As part of the application, you will be asked to indicate which role or roles interest you.
Submitting a résumé does not represent an application for a current vacancy or guarantee an interview or employment. Candidates whose qualifications and experience match a future opening may be contacted when an opportunity becomes available.
Potential Responsibilities
Depending on the position, responsibilities may include:
Loading, unloading and safely handling building materials
Preparing customer orders and verifying materials for delivery
Securing, tarping and strapping loads
Making or assisting with safe and timely deliveries and pickups
Operating forklifts, boom trucks, Moffetts or other material-handling equipment when properly trained and authorized
Assisting drivers at customer sites and in the yard
Performing daily vehicle or equipment inspections
Maintaining vehicles, equipment and work areas
Providing professional and courteous service to customers and subtrades
Performing repetitive heavy lifting
Working indoors, outdoors and at various heights, depending on the position
Following all company health and safety policies and applicable regulations
Performing other duties as assigned by management
General Qualifications
Qualifications will vary depending on the position but may include:
High school diploma
Dependable, punctual and safety-conscious
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Able to communicate effectively with co-workers, vendors and customers
Willing to learn and participate in company training
Able to perform physically demanding work, including repetitive heavy lifting
Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Previous construction, building-material, warehouse or delivery experience is an asset
Some positions may also require:
A valid G, DZ or AZ driver’s licence
An acceptable driver’s abstract and CVOR
Air-brake endorsement
Experience operating standard-transmission vehicles
Forklift, Moffett or boom-truck experience
Working at Heights certification
When positions become available, we offer competitive wages based on the role and experience, as well as health, dental and life insurance benefits and an RRSP plan following the applicable waiting periods.
If you are interested in being considered for a future opportunity at our Thunder Bay location, we invite you to submit your résumé and indicate the role or roles that interest you.
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