Forklift operator jobs in Canada (461 jobs)

Find forklift operator jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Nov 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

View jobs

Open jobs: 461
Employers: 258

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $22.38Across 80 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 0%0 listings
On-site: 100%461 listings

Employers hiring include Ryder System, Inc. (11), Charger Logistics Inc. (10), Ryder Supply Chain Solutions (10).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Forklift operator jobs in Canada

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 2 months ago
FG
Forklift Operator
Flynn Group of Companies
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Flynn Group of Companies is currently looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join their team! If you have experience operating a Counterbalance forklift - this could be the…
Added 2 months ago
SI
Warehouse Forklift Operator/Furniture Warehouse Associate - Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm
Staples Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
CM
Forklift Operator/ Material Processor (Night Shift)
Combined Metal Industries
Concord, ON
- Full-time
Night Shift Counterbalance Forklift Operator/Shipping & Receiving
Added 2 months ago
PB
Forklift Operator / Warehouse and Yard Associate
Payzant Building Products
Fall River, NS
- Full-time
We’re looking for a motivated, hands-on Forklift Operator / Yard Associate to join our team. If you enjoy staying active, working with equipment, and take pride in keeping things organized…
Added 2 months ago
FL
Forklift Operator
FMi Logistics Inc.
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 4 months ago
DL
Forklift Driver/Load Builder
Dick's Lumber
Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
Operate forklift to prepare transfers, transport materials, load and unload delivery vehicles.
Added 2 months ago
Forklift Operator/ Material Processor (Night Shift)
Combined Metal Industries
Vaughan, ON · ON
Night Shift Counterbalance Forklift Operator/Shipping & Receiving
Added 2 months ago
CF
Packaging Forklift Operator
Cavendish Farms
Kensington, PE
- Full-time
Packaging Forklift is responsible to operate powered industrial trucks and various other pieces of equipment to load and unload frozen food products to and from the cold storage areas,…
Added 2 months ago
G
High Lift Driver
gategroup
Vancouver, BC · CAN_BC_Vancouver_YVR
- Full-time
Added 5 months ago
PD
lift truck operator
Patates Dolbec
Saint-Ubalde, QC
- Full-time
Added 6 months ago
FF
forklift operator
Fiera Foods
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
AA
Forklift Operator
ALMAG Aluminum
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
The duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
Added 3 months ago
AT
lift truck operator
Acier Trimax
Sainte-Marie, QC
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
JI
Packaging Forklift Operator
J.D. Irving, Limited
New Annan, PE
- Full-time
Packaging Forklift is responsible to operate powered industrial trucks and various other pieces of equipment to load and unload frozen food products to and from the cold storage areas,…
Added 2 months ago
EG
Forklift Operator
Emterra Group
Cumberland, BC
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
AA
Forklift Operator
Almag Aluminum
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
The duties and responsibilities of the Forklift Operator are detailed below, but not limited to the following:
Added 2 months ago
Material Handler (Forklift Operator)
Tag Hardware Systems Ltd
Surrey, BC
Things don’t move without great people – and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for a Material Handler/ Forklift operator to keep our powder coating and production teams supplied and…
Added 2 months ago
JI
Seasonal Forklift Operator, Blue Shank
J.D. Irving, Limited
PE · Kelvin Grove, PE
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
JI
Seasonal Forklift Operator, Chapman Settlement
J.D. Irving, Limited
Chapman Settlement, NS
- Full-time
Cavendish Farms is looking for a SEASONAL Forklift Operator to join the Farm Team for a period of around 3-4 weeks, 10-14 hours per day. Expected start date is Mid September. The exact…
Added 3 months ago
CB
Material Handler 2 (Forklift Operator)
Cornerstone Building Brands
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
R
Forklift Operator
Refresco
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Added 4 months ago
TP
Chauffeur de chariot élévateur et préparateur de commandes à temps plein (de nuit) // Full-Time (Night) Forklift Driver and Picker
Turning Point Brands Canada
Laval, QC
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
C
Forklift Operator - Seasonal
CONAGRA
Chatham-Kent, ON · Dresden, Ontario
- Full-time
Added 2 months ago
CB
Forklift Operator - Seasonal
Conagra Brands
Chatham-Kent, ON · Sarah Nishimura
- Full-time
Added 3 months ago
S2
Forklift Driver
Solutions 2 GO Inc.
Brampton, ON
- $24 CAD / hour
- Full-time

Vanderwell

Sawmill and Kilns Forklift Operator

Slave Lake, AB, Canada

$34.75 to $38.75 CAD / hour · Full-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Pay: $34.75 to $38.75 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 31, 2026

Original job description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

Job Duties

We are currently looking to hire a Sawmill and Kiln Forklift Operator for our manufacturing facilities near Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

Operating a Taylor Forklift and/ or a CAT 966 Forklift Wheel Loader
Moving rough lumber from sawmill outfeed to kiln carts.
Changing dry kiln charges.
Moving dried lumber from kiln carts to yard stockpiles.
Performing routine maintenance on forklifts and loaders.
Adhere to Vanderwell’s written safety, maintenance, and inspection programs

Working Conditions

Exposed to vehicular traffic, noise, vibration, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping and tripping hazards
Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required
Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must Have

Two (2) years experience running equipment, preferably larger forklifts and loaders or heavy equipment.
A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player.
Excellent situational awareness.
Ability to manage time and plan ahead to constructively manage workflow in a high paced production environment.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
A valid class 5 driver's license is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Experience with lumber kilns is considered an asset.

Candidates

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Operate Taylor and CAT forklifts to move rough and dried lumber between sawmill outfeeds, kiln carts, and yard stockpiles. Perform routine equipment maintenance and adhere to company safety and inspection programs.

Requirements

Requires at least two years of experience operating large forklifts, loaders, or heavy equipment and a valid class 5 driver's license. Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and possess strong situational awareness and a solid work ethic.

Skills

Forklift Operation
Wheel Loader Operation
Routine Maintenance
Situational Awareness
Time Management
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Safety Compliance

Benefits

Full benefits plan
Optional RSP plans
Competitive wages

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Sawmill
Kilns
Forklift
Wheel Loader
Taylor Forklift
CAT 966
Lumber
Manufacturing
PPE
Heavy Equipment
Class 5 Driver's License
Forest Products

Report this job