Forklift/Yard Person

Privately owned and operated, The Shaw Group Limited is one of Eastern Canada’s leading real estate developers, community developers, and natural resource manufacturers. With its 158-year history in Atlantic Canada, excellent reputation, solid balance sheet, vast land holdings, and a focus on products for the construction industry, the Company is well positioned for continued growth.

We are currently looking for a Forklift / Yard Person in our Hardwood lands, NS operation. Reporting to the Supervisor, the successful candidate will be accountable, reliable and safety conscious.

As an integral part of the production team at Shaw Resources, the Forklift / Yard Person will be a leader who has the capability to ensure our team manufactures products to our highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move finished product and forms from production area to take-out yard and storage areas as needed.
• Operate other equipment (e.g., Loader, Mi-Jack, etc.) where required and as directed by your supervisor.
• Determine and attach proper lifting attachments / tools appropriate for materials being transported and perform ongoing machine adjustments and minor maintenance as necessary.
• Loading and unloading products and/or raw materials on flat decks
• Rigging and load securing.
• Remove pallets and headers from completed products.
• Daily yard and plant clean up.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Be safety conscious and actively promote a safe work environment.
• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Holds a valid forklift license/ticket or willing to obtain.
• Knowledge of forklift equipment, attachments, and proper tools to be used for each form.
• Be a self-starter and work with minimum supervision.
• Have a clean attendance and disciplinary records.
• Must be able to lift to or greater than 50 lbs. as required.

Skills

• ACE
• production
• Materials
• Producing
• Community

Are you interested?

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a “let’s get it done” attitude! If this sounds like the right fit for you, please show your interest by submitting your resume.

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies and Shaw Resources please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com

The Shaw Group Limited