Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver
Leslie Forest Products
Delta, BC
Full-Time | Permanent
Starting Wage: $23.38/hour during the 480-hour probationary period
Minimum 2 years of forklift experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or lumber environment is required.
Valid forklift certification is required.
After Probation: $34.06/hour + Company Benefits
Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
- Additional hours available as required
Build Your Career with Leslie Forest Products
Leslie Forest Products has been manufacturing premium lumber products in British Columbia for more than 50 years. From our Delta manufacturing facility, we supply customers throughout North America and internationally while maintaining a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and safety.
We're looking for an experienced Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver to join our operations team. This position plays an important role in keeping production moving by ensuring lumber products are safely received, accurately inventoried, and efficiently prepared for shipment.
If you're an experienced forklift operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in working safely and efficiently, we'd like to hear from you.
Why Join Leslie Forest Products?
We know experienced forklift operators have choices. Here's why people choose LFP.
- Join a stable, family-owned BC company with more than 50 years of success.
- Competitive wage progression from $23.38/hour to $34.06/hour after successful completion of probation.
- Company benefits after 480 hours.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
- Modern lumber manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to work with a professional, experienced operations team.
- Safe workplace that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to grow your skills and advance within the company.
What You'll Do
As part of our Shipping & Receiving team, you will:
- Safely unload incoming lumber and materials from trucks and place them in designated storage locations.
- Confirm inventory quantities and stage products for outbound shipments.
- Tally, tag, wrap, band, and repackage lumber products as required.
- Load outbound trucks, trailers, and export containers while ensuring proper weight distribution across decks and axles.
- Inspect loads for stability, accuracy, and product quality before shipment.
- Read and verify shipping documents, packing lists, and work orders.
- Work closely with production and inventory teams to maintain efficient material flow.
- Maintain accurate inventory and assist with stock organization.
- Meet daily productivity targets while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
What You'll Bring - Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Minimum 2–3 years of forklift experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or lumber environment.
- Valid forklift certification.
- Experience loading and unloading flat decks, trailers, or similar equipment.
- Ability to read shipping documents, packing lists, and work orders accurately.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Reliable transportation to and from work.
Preferred Qualifications
The following experience is considered an asset:
- Lumber mill, sawmill, remanufacturing, or wood products manufacturing.
- Loading intermodal export containers.
- Inventory management systems.
- Shipping documentation and freight coordination.
- Tallying and product identification.
- Experience working around overhead cranes or heavy industrial equipment.
The Ideal Candidate
You'll be successful in this position if you are:
- Safety focused in everything you do.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Organized and detail oriented.
- Able to prioritize work independently.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with others.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors and indoors throughout the year.
- Looking for long-term, stable employment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting wage of $23.38/hour
- $34.06/hour after successful completion of the 480-hour probationary period
- Company benefits
- Full-time permanent employment
- Stable Monday to Friday schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Apply Today
If you're an experienced forklift operator looking to build your career with one of British Columbia's established lumber manufacturers, we'd like to hear from you.
Please submit your resume through Indeed.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $23.38 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
