Posted 20 days ago
Warehouse Personnel/Forklift Operator
@ Gillfor Distribution
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Gillfor Distribution is hiring a full-time Warehouse Personnel and Forklift Operator for its Lumber Yard team at the Edmonton Distribution Centre, reporting to the Operations Manager. The work covers loading and unloading building materials by forklift, assembling customer orders, serving customers in the yard and keeping the yard tidy. Compensation is based on experience, with a group benefit plan, RRSP contribution and bonus program offered.
Pay:
$19–$21 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Load and unload building materials by forklift safely and on time
- Prepare, pick and pack customer orders
- Assist in loading orders onto customer trucks
- Serve customers and drivers in the yard and keep the yard and warehouse organized
- Carry out quarterly inventory counts and spot checks
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Forklift certificate
- Minimum two years of forklift experience
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- Able to work outdoors
- Reliable, punctual and self-motivated
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-20
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-20
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| 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 |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift certificate |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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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
- 220 Universal Rd, Woodstock, Ontario, CA
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- 175 Parkland Rd, Oak Bluff, Manitoba R4G 0A5, CA
- 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
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- 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 |
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Gillfor Distribution Edmonton has an opening for an existing vacancy as a Warehouse Personnel - Forklift Operator. As part of our Lumber Yard team at our Edmonton Distribution Centre, you will work in a team environment reporting directly to our Operations Manager. 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 Edmonton location.
Expectations:
- Loading and unloading of building materials in a safe and timely manner
- Assist in loading orders onto customer trucks
- Periodic inventory counts (quarterly) and spot checks
- Assist in keeping a tidy and organized lumber yard and warehouse
- Compliance to all work safety rules and regulations
- Politeness to customers and truck drivers who are picking up or dropping off orders
- Serve customers as they enter the yard following process and protocols
- Load and unload building materials operating a forklift
- Prepare, pick and pack customer orders as required
Ideal Attributes:
- High School Diploma
- Forklift Certificate
- Minimum of two years Forklift experience
- Ability to lift up to 80 pounds
- 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 without supervision
Additional Information:
- Group Benefit Plan available
- RRSP Contribution available
- Bonus Program
- Opportunities for advancement within the company
- Compensation based on experience
Gillfor Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in joining the Gillfor Distribution family 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.
About Gillfor Distribution
Gillfor Distribution is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company that stretches across Canada with 13 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.
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