Forklift operator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
$20 CAD / hour
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Job details
- Pay
- $20 CAD / hour
- Apply by
- Experience
- You bring 1 to 2 years of hands-on warehouse experience covering shipping, receiving, picking, packing, or inventory control.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Local trades and everyday neighbors across Southeast Calgary count on our branch to keep their projects moving without a hitch. Every order you load and every shipment you process directly powers real work happening right in our community. Join a tight-knit, welcoming crew that notices your hustle, invests in your growth, and offers a clear pathway to a permanent home - all while earning $20/hr (paid weekly via Randstad), enjoying Health and Dental benefits through Securian, and working a steady 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM weekday rhythm.
Advantages
$20/hr
Shift: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Paid out weekly by randstad
Health and Dental Benefits through Securian
Responsibilities
Receive, pick, pack, load, and stage incoming materials and outgoing customer orders smoothly and accurately.
Operate battery-powered sit-down and stand-up forklifts alongside pallet jacks to keep freight moving safely (backed by our full in-house equipment certification).
Maintain razor-sharp inventory records, run regular cycle counts, and organize shelving so every item is right where it belongs.
Jump in to help counter staff during busy rushes, greeting pickup customers with fast, friendly, and dependable service.
Keep aisles clean, spot and eliminate hazards before they become problems, and uphold top-tier safety standards across the warehouse every single day
Qualifications
You bring 1 to 2 years of hands-on warehouse experience covering shipping, receiving, picking, packing, or inventory control.
You have prior experience operating electric sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
You communicate clearly, bring positive energy to the team, follow safety rules strictly, and show up ready to roll for your 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift.
You own CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots and a high-visibility vest.
You have a reliable vehicle as site is not transit accessible
Summary
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you, apply today! Apply directly through this ad or send your resume directly to the following consultants, stating the job role in the email subject line: graciela.toribio@randstad.ca
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
Advantages
$20/hr
Shift: 8:00 AM- 4:30 PM
Paid out weekly by randstad
Health and Dental Benefits through Securian
Responsibilities
Receive, pick, pack, load, and stage incoming materials and outgoing customer orders smoothly and accurately.
Operate battery-powered sit-down and stand-up forklifts alongside pallet jacks to keep freight moving safely (backed by our full in-house equipment certification).
Maintain razor-sharp inventory records, run regular cycle counts, and organize shelving so every item is right where it belongs.
Jump in to help counter staff during busy rushes, greeting pickup customers with fast, friendly, and dependable service.
Keep aisles clean, spot and eliminate hazards before they become problems, and uphold top-tier safety standards across the warehouse every single day
Qualifications
You bring 1 to 2 years of hands-on warehouse experience covering shipping, receiving, picking, packing, or inventory control.
You have prior experience operating electric sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
You communicate clearly, bring positive energy to the team, follow safety rules strictly, and show up ready to roll for your 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM shift.
You own CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots and a high-visibility vest.
You have a reliable vehicle as site is not transit accessible
Summary
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you, apply today! Apply directly through this ad or send your resume directly to the following consultants, stating the job role in the email subject line: graciela.toribio@randstad.ca
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.
This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The forklift operator at Randstad Canada will move freight, load and stage orders, and keep inventory accurate. The role also includes helping counter staff with pickup customers and keeping the warehouse safe and clean.
Requirements
Candidates need 1 to 2 years of hands-on warehouse experience and prior experience operating electric forklifts. They must own CSA-approved steel-toe boots, a high-visibility vest and a reliable vehicle.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Electric sit-down forklift
- Stand-up forklift
- Pallet jack
- Order picking
- Order packing
- Receiving
- Shipping
- Inventory control
- Cycle counting
- Shelving organization
- Material handling
- Freight loading
- Warehouse safety
- Hazard identification
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Health benefits through Securian
- Dental benefits through Securian
Categories
- Logistics
- Transportation
- Retail
Keywords
- forklift operator
- forklift
- warehouse
- material handling
- inventory control
- receiving
- shipping
- order picking
- packing
- cycle counting
- pallet jack
- shipping and receiving
- logistics
- warehouse safety
- stand-up forklift
- sit-down forklift
- electric forklift
- order fulfillment
- contract
- Randstad
Seniority
Entry level
Tools
- forklift
- pallet jack
Languages
- English
Own vehicle
Yes