Forklift Operator & Skilled Labourer

The Factory Forklift Operator and Skilled Labourer is responsible for safely operating forklifts and material handling equipment within the manufacturing facility to support production, material flow, staging, loading, shrink wrapping, and general shop labour. This role helps keep production areas stocked and organized, supports Forepersons and production teams, and assists with hands-on labourer tasks when forklift work is complete. The Factory Forklift Operator Skilled Labourer reports directly to the Forepersons.

This is a factory-focused role, with priority placed on supporting internal shop operations, production stations, finished components, and safe movement of materials throughout the plant.

Note: Weekend Shift: Enjoy a condensed work schedule. This position works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 hours per day. Employees who complete all three full shifts receive 40 paid hours for the weekend.

• Safely operate forklifts to move lumber, panels, components, finished product, and other materials throughout the factory.


• Load, unload, move, and stage materials within designated production, storage, and loading areas.


• Reload and stage materials at workstations to keep production moving and reduce downtime for other team members.


• Complete swap deck loading, including organizing, staging, and preparing materials or finished components for movement.


• Assist with shrink wrapping finished materials and preparing product for storage, transfer, or shipping.


• Support accurate inventory records by verifying quantities, item numbers, and materials moved or received.


• Organize and secure materials in the correct factory storage and staging locations.


• Inspect materials and finished products for damage, discrepancies, or quality concerns and report issues to the Forepersons.


• Support daily labourer tasks, including material preparation, sorting, cleanup, component handling, and general production assistance.


• Use remaining time to help debottleneck the shop by jumping into priority areas where production support is needed.


• Perform daily forklift and equipment checks to ensure equipment is safe, clean, and operational.


• Report equipment malfunctions, maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or material flow issues to the Forepersons immediately.


• Keep factory aisles, workstations, staging areas, loading areas, and equipment areas clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.


• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries.


• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Operate factory equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks safely and efficiently.


• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.


• Communicate material shortages, staging needs, quality concerns, and production delays to the Forepersons or production team.


• Ensure accurate and damage-free handling of materials, panels, components, and finished products.


• Complete necessary paperwork and update records accurately.


• Maintain a log of daily forklift activity, material movement, and assigned work as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid forklift operator certification is required.


• Proven experience operating forklifts in a factory, manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment is preferred.


• Comfortable working in a hands-on role that includes both forklift operation and general labourer tasks.


• Ability to operate industrial vehicles safely and efficiently in a busy indoor production environment.


• Familiarity with factory material handling, staging, inventory flow, and production support is an asset.


• Basic math skills for inventory counts, quantity checks, and material tracking.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Good organizational and time management skills.


• Wood framing construction knowledge and experience is an asset.


• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 50 lbs.


• Physical stamina and strength to handle a physically demanding job.


• Reliable, safety-minded, and able to support changing production priorities throughout the shift.

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing and factory shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.


• The role requires a mix of forklift operation, material handling, standing, walking, lifting, staging, shrink wrapping, and general labourer support.


• Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).


• Physical stamina and strength to handle a physically demanding job.


• Requires lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

• Weekend Shift: Work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 hours per day. Complete the full weekend schedule and be paid for 40 total hours.


• $23.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience).


• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Referral bonus program.


• Annual safety allowance.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Paradigm Building Solutions runs a high-end robotic manufacturing plant that produces open and closed wood wall panels in Louis Creek, B.C, only 5 minutes south of Barrière. There are only a small number of companies in the world running such high-end equipment, and we have big plans to be the market-leader in sustainable and energy-efficient prefabricated wall panels in Canada. Our company is very much data driven and we strive for excellence in everything we do.

Why Barrière, BC? A small, quaint town located just north of Kamloops, Barrière makes the perfect spot for fishing, camping, golf, and whitewater rafting in the summer, and snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Only a 30 minute drive from Kamloops, you will be close to two downhill ski mountains, miles of secluded touring roads, dozens of fresh and local farmers’ markets, and many other attractions in the heart of the Thompson Okanagan. An affordable place to live with the great outdoors as your backyard, you get the best of both worlds of close proximity to a big city but the peace and seclusion of a rural location.