Taiga Building Products ? Nanaimo Branch is looking for a Junior Forklift Operator/Material handler. The successful candidates must show experience in the lumber and building product industry as well as motivation in a production environment and be willing to go the extra mile when needed. *Our Company* We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada?s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers. *KEY RESPONSIBILITIES* * Loading and unloading building materials on flat deck trucks and vans in a safe and efficient manner. * Accurately picking and staging customer orders. * Provide excellent customer service to customers and truck drivers. * Double checking loads before they leave the yard. * Entering accurate information into BisTrack computer system and printing documents. * Maintaining a clean and safe work environment. *SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS* * Forklift Certificate * Forklift experience loading and unloading flat decks and vans * Lumber or Building materials experience is an asset * Safety focused * Can Do Attitude * Customer Focused Team Player * Solid working knowledge of computers and the capacity to learn new programs * Attention to detail * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Organized and able to prioritize tasks * Physically fit with the ability to lift 50lbs repetitively * Work indoors and outdoors in all weather * Good track record of attendance * Working knowledge of RF Scanners in a WMS environment is an asset * Knowledge of building materials is an asset * Focused on maintaining a clean and safe work environment * Ability to work alone and as part of a team *Benefits:* * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * RRSP match * Tuition reimbursement * Vision care * Wellness program *Regular Shift Timing:* Monday to Friday *Ability to commute/relocate:* Nanaimo Branch: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required). *HOW TO APPLY? * Apply with your cover letter, resume and salary expectation referencing ?Junior Forklift Operator/Material handler?Application,? to [email protected] . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *WHY WORK FOR TAIGA? * Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America and overseas! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com *Application Deadline:* *Posting date:* December 14, 2023 *City:* Nanaimo *Prov/State:* British Columbia Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Disability insurance * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care * Wellness program Flexible Language Requirement: * French not required Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person