Forklift Operators

• City: Winnipeg
• Province: Manitoba
• Date Posted On: July 2, 2026
• Closing Date: July 16, 2026

Company Name: Star Building Materials

Experience: 0-4 Years

Job Type: Full Time

Salary Range: TBD

Certification Required: • Valid Class 5 driver’s licence

Email:

Phone Number:

Job Description:

Contact: recruitment@qualico.com

Now Hiring – Forklift Operator

Location: 16 Speers Road, Winnipeg. MB

Why Join Us? At Star Building Materials, we offer an exciting place to build your career, with:
• Competitive compensation wage
• Group benefit packages
• Educational assistance program
• Company matching RRSP/DPSP program
• Employee home purchase program
• Employee discounts.

Requirements:
• Completion of middle school, must be able to read and write and perform basic math.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence • Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience operating a forklift is preferred.
• Previous forklift training and certification is preferred.

Job Overview: Reporting to the Operations Manager, as the Forklift Operator you will gather and move incoming and outgoing materials to their desired locations via the safe, accurate and efficient operation of forklift.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Operating a diesel, electric or propane powered forklift to safely move goods.
• Assembling customer orders, shrink wrapping and packing to ensure proper packages for delivery. Inspecting and verifying finished shipping packages for accuracy and quality.
• Checking order lists, verifying product accuracy when loading and unloading shipments, and ensuring all documents are verified and forwarded. Indicating any products that are to be back ordered.
• Performing regular inspection and maintenance of equipment, and reporting major mechanical problems when necessary.
• Working safely, promoting a safe work environment, and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program. Reporting safety violations when necessary.

Work Conditions: You primarily work on site during regular business hours. Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust. Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us: Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands. With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services. To learn more, click here. Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on job opportunities and to find out why we have the best reason to come to work every day.

Closing Date: July 16, 2026

View Full Posting