Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role is a hands-on warehouse and general labor position that involves operating a sit-down forklift, performing shipping and receiving, moving a variety of materials, and completing all paper-based picking tasks. You work both indoors and outdoors, handle products ranging from light to heavier materials, and regularly perform manual lifting and hand bombing of product. You also interact with walk-in customers at the warehouse, assisting with order picking and supporting various tasks around the facility while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, and unload materials safely within the warehouse and yard.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks, verifying paperwork, and organizing incoming and outgoing materials.
• Complete all paper-based picking, accurately reading pick tickets and documents to locate and prepare orders.
• Manually lift and move materials, including frequent hand bombing of product, with regular lifting up to 50–60 lbs and occasional team lifts for heavier items.
• Pick orders for customers who come directly to the warehouse, ensuring orders are complete, accurate, and ready in a timely manner.
• Support general warehouse duties, including organizing stock, maintaining a clean and safe work area, and assisting with odd tasks as requested around the facility.
• Use sit-down and reach forklifts to pick from pallets and racks, following safe operating procedures at all times.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate workflow, clarify instructions, and address issues as they arise.
• Adapt to an environment that can be busy and somewhat unorganized by staying flexible, proactive, and willing to help where needed.
• Follow all safety guidelines when working indoors and outdoors, including navigating uneven cement surfaces in the yard and working in dusty conditions.
• Provide respectful, efficient service when interacting with customers and colleagues in the warehouse.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of warehouse experience in a similar hands-on environment.
• At least 1 year of experience with heavy lifting, including regular lifting up to 50–60 lbs.
• Valid AB certification to operate a sit-down forklift.
• Experience operating sit-down and reach forklifts, including picking from pallets and racks.
• Ability to perform frequent manual material handling and hand bombing throughout the shift.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read and understand pick tickets and written instructions in English.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors.
• Comfort working in a dusty environment.
• Reliability to work full-time, daytime hours with some required overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, occasionally unorganized setting and adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with an experienced team and receive direct feedback in a straightforward work culture.
• Capability to commute reliably to a location that may require driving or a longer walk from public transit.
• Interest in long-term employment with opportunities for advancement within warehouse operations or into other roles such as inside or counter sales.
• Willingness to learn additional warehouse processes and take on broader responsibilities over time.

Work Environment

You work in a warehouse located at the back of a retail store, spending approximately 90% of your time indoors and going outdoors as needed to retrieve product from the yard. The outdoor area includes uneven cement surfaces, and the environment can be dusty due to the nature of the materials. About a quarter of your time is spent on forklifts, with the majority of the day focused on heavy lifting and general warehouse work. The schedule runs Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with an hour for lunch and some required overtime. The team consists of experienced warehouse professionals and the culture is straightforward and direct, so clear communication and a resilient attitude help you succeed. The workplace can be somewhat unorganized at times, so you need to be comfortable going with the flow and adjusting to changing tasks. Reliable transportation is important, as public transit may require a 20–30 minute walk to and from the warehouse, including in winter conditions. Typical warehouse attire suitable for a dusty, construction-focused environment is expected, along with appropriate safety gear as required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CALGARY, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CALGARY,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.