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Forklift Operator

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type
Full-time
Experience
Priority is given to people with at least 3 years of experience.
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Forklift Operator to join our client's warehouse team.

  • This is a Temporary to Permanent Role and pays $20.21 to start. The shift is from 12PM to 8PM Monday to Friday.
  • During the training period the hours are 10AM to 6PM Monday to Friday.
  • This position starts right away and requires a person with a forklift license for a sit down counter balance. This person will be driving a Sit Down Counter Balance Forklift that is electric.
  • Priority is given to people with at least 3 years of experience.

This role is essential for efficiently managing inventory, ensuring safe handling of materials, and maintaining smooth warehouse operations. This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where safety, accuracy, and efficiency are paramount.

Duties

  • Safely operate forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse
  • Load and unload shipments with precision, ensuring proper handling of goods
  • Pick and prepare orders accurately using warehouse management systems (WMS)
  • Perform heavy lifting tasks as required, adhering to safety protocols
  • Conduct routine inspections and basic maintenance on forklift equipment to ensure optimal operation
  • Assist with inventory management by organizing stock and maintaining accurate records
  • Support warehouse distribution activities by coordinating with team members for efficient workflow
  • Utilize basic math skills for counting, measuring, and verifying quantities during order picking and packing processes

Requirements

Skills

  • Proven experience operating forklifts,
  • Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) for order processing and inventory control
  • Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently
  • Basic math skills for accurate order picking and inventory counts
  • Knowledge of warehouse distribution procedures and safety standards
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work well within a team in a warehouse setting is essential
  • Please send a resume as soon as possible as this position starts right away.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Safely operate an electric sit-down counterbalance forklift to move materials, load shipments, and prepare orders. Maintain inventory accuracy and perform routine equipment inspections to ensure smooth warehouse operations.

Requirements

Requires a valid forklift license for a sit-down counterbalance and priority is given to candidates with at least 3 years of experience. Must be able to perform heavy lifting and possess basic math skills for order verification.

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Basic Math
  • Inventory Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Safety Standards
  • Order Picking

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Categories

  • Logistics
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

Keywords

  • Forklift License
  • Sit Down Counter Balance
  • Electric Forklift
  • WMS
  • Logistics
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Inventory Control
  • Material Handling
  • Order Picking
  • Safety Protocols

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