Forklift Material Handler | Edmonton

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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Our fast-growing warehouse is looking for a reliable, safety-conscious team member to handle material transport and keep our daily operations running seamlessly.

Key Information

Start Date: Immediate

Requirements: Valid forklift license and reliable personal transportation.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of forklift operation and 6–12 months of warehouse experience.

Core Responsibilities

Material Handling: Safely load, unload, stack, and organize inventory using motorized equipment.

Production Support: Keep assembly lines fully stocked and transport finished goods to storage.

Safe Navigation: Carefully maneuver through busy, narrow warehouse aisles.

Equipment Care: Perform daily machinery inspections and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

What We Are Looking For

Technical Skills: Proficiency with reach trucks, sit-down counterbalances, and cherry pickers.

Attention to Detail: Basic math skills for accurate inventory counts and shipping label verification.

Strong Work Ethic: A punctual, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, active environment.

Cross-docking experience is considered a strong asset!

Advantages
Competitive Pay: $21.00 – $23.00/hour, starting rate based on your skills and experience.

Steady Schedule: Full-time hours, working Monday to Friday.

Shift Flexibility: Choose an Edmonton-based schedule that works for your life! We have multiple full-time openings across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts.

Room to Grow: Great long-term career opportunities right here in Edmonton with a company that loves to promote from within.

Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to move, stage, and store product.

Cross-Dock Distribution: Manage fast-moving freight through our cross-dock environment, ensuring minimal storage time and quick turnaround.

Shipping & Receiving: Scan all inbound and outbound freight using RF scanners to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.

Shipment Verification: Verify physical counts against shipping documents (bills of lading, packing slips) to ensure accuracy and report any discrepancies.

Warehouse Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by adhering to all company safety protocols.

Qualifications
- Must have 6+ months of hands-on experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
- Must have experience with forklift and valid certification ( minimum 1 year experience)

- A strict commitment to following all safety protocols and procedures is non-negotiable.
- Capable of prolonged standing, walking, and able to safely lift up to 50 lbs as required.

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.