Forklift Operator/Material Handler
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
$21 to $23 CAD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $21 to $23 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- You hold a valid, active forklift certification and have 1+ years of hands-on experience operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalances, Dock Stockers, Walkies, and Cherry Pickers.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
When our customers succeed, we succeed - and that momentum begins directly with you on the warehouse floor. Every shipment you move safely connects our team’s hard work to families and businesses across the community. If you want a role where your energy directly impacts the outcome and your teammates genuinely have your back, you belong here.
Advantages
$21.00 – $23.00 / hour (based on your skills and experience)
Schedule: Full-time
Openings across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts
Responsibilities
Operate our complete fleet - including Reach Trucks, Sit-Down Counterbalances, Dock Stockers, Walkies, and Cherry Pickers - upholding rigorous safety standards across every aisle.
Move, stage, and sort fast-moving cargo to prevent bottlenecks and ensure every shipment leaves the dock on schedule.
Scan every inbound and outbound item with RF scanners to protect real-time data integrity throughout the warehouse.
Reconcile physical inventory against bills of lading and packing slips, catching discrepancies and correcting them immediately on the floor.
Qualifications
You hold a valid, active forklift certification and have 1+ years of hands-on experience operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalances, Dock Stockers, Walkies, and Cherry Pickers.
You love active, fast-paced warehouse environments where timing, rhythm, and accuracy keep the day moving quickly.
You take pride in catching the small errors before they leave the dock and bring a dependable, can-do attitude to every shift.
You have your own reliable personal vehicle to get to and from work every day, as our facility locations are 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
$21.00 – $23.00 / hour (based on your skills and experience)
Schedule: Full-time
Openings across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts
Responsibilities
Operate our complete fleet - including Reach Trucks, Sit-Down Counterbalances, Dock Stockers, Walkies, and Cherry Pickers - upholding rigorous safety standards across every aisle.
Move, stage, and sort fast-moving cargo to prevent bottlenecks and ensure every shipment leaves the dock on schedule.
Scan every inbound and outbound item with RF scanners to protect real-time data integrity throughout the warehouse.
Reconcile physical inventory against bills of lading and packing slips, catching discrepancies and correcting them immediately on the floor.
Qualifications
You hold a valid, active forklift certification and have 1+ years of hands-on experience operating Reach Trucks, Counterbalances, Dock Stockers, Walkies, and Cherry Pickers.
You love active, fast-paced warehouse environments where timing, rhythm, and accuracy keep the day moving quickly.
You take pride in catching the small errors before they leave the dock and bring a dependable, can-do attitude to every shift.
You have your own reliable personal vehicle to get to and from work every day, as our facility locations are 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 and Material Handler at Randstad Canada will drive several kinds of warehouse lift equipment safely and move, sort and stage freight so it leaves the dock on time. They will also scan items and check physical inventory against shipping documents, fixing errors on the floor.
Requirements
Candidates need a valid, active forklift certification and at least one year of hands-on experience on reach trucks, counterbalances, dock stockers, walkies and cherry pickers. They should be comfortable in a fast-paced warehouse, careful about accuracy, and have their own reliable vehicle.
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Reach truck
- Dock stocker
- Walkie stacker
- Cherry picker
- RF scanner
- Inventory reconciliation
- Bill of lading
- Packing slip verification
- Freight sorting and staging
- Material handling
- Warehouse safety
- Shipping and receiving
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
Categories
- Logistics
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Transportation
Keywords
- forklift operator
- material handler
- warehouse
- reach truck
- counterbalance forklift
- dock stocker
- walkie stacker
- cherry picker
- RF scanner
- inventory reconciliation
- bill of lading
- packing slip
- shipping and receiving
- order picking
- logistics
- distribution centre
- contract
- shift work
Seniority
Entry level
Licences and certifications
- Forklift certification
Tools
- Reach truck
- Sit-down counterbalance
- Dock stocker
- Walkie
- Cherry picker
- RF scanner
Own vehicle
Yes