Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

We’re excited to launch a new state-of-the-art robotic homebuilding plant in partnership with several large homebuilders within the Greater Calgary Region. Powered by Promise Robotics' transformative production lines for timber-based panelized construction, the new plant enables our group of homebuilding partners to significantly increase the capacity and speed of home production within the fast-growing region of Calgary, AB. 
To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Material Handler/ Forklift Operator to be responsible for the safe operation of machinery in order to move, transfer, and load finished building components.  

What You Will Do:

• Promote knowledge sharing among team members and departments to foster a culture of learning and growth.  
• Operate all types of lift devices such as forklifts, overhead cranes, hoists, elevating platforms, lift beams, counterbalance, side loaders, swivel hooks and bobcats.  
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms and lifting devices. 
• Support inventory control with accurate documentation. 
• Provide on the job training to other employees. 
• Maintain safety standards in the workplace. 
• Follow quality control procedures. 
• Inform leadership of any issues that may impact production. 
• Ensure that the required materials and supplies are available. 
• Participate actively in problem solving sessions, continuous improvement initiatives.  
• Perform additional duties as required.  

What You Will Need To Succeed:

• Valid Forklift license  
• 7 years + of experience in Material Handler position. 
• Capable of operating Forklift, Overhead Crane, Hoists, Elevating Platforms, Lift Beams, Counterbalance, Side Loaders, Swivel Hooks and Bobcats.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills   
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills   
• Organized, focused and persistent with the ability to work to the plan and meet delivery dates   
• Excellent problem solver and quick learner  
• Ability to operate hand and power tools. 
• Knowledge of Company health and safety rules. 
• Knowledge of imperial and metric measurement systems. 
• Ability to adapt to changing environment.  
• Knowledge of rigging. 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.