Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Job Title: Forklift Operator Day ShiftJob Description

This day-shift forklift operator role is based on the warehouse side of a food production facility, focusing on moving, palletizing, and wrapping boxes of finished products. You will spend the majority of your shift operating a stand-up forklift to rack large skids in tall racking systems, load and unload docked trailers, and handle customer and inbound orders using a warehouse management system and RF scanners. This position combines safe and efficient forklift operation with accurate material handling and inventory activities in a clean, organized environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift for approximately 7080% of the shift to move pallets and skids throughout the warehouse.
• Palletize boxes of chips and wrap them after they have been packaged in the production facility.
• Rack large skids in tall racking systems, ensuring safe placement and retrieval.
• Load and unload docked trailers efficiently and safely.
• Pull customer orders accurately from inventory using the warehouse management system (WMS) and RF scanners.
• Receive inbound orders and process them in the WMS system, maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Handle materials and products weighing approximately 1020 lbs as needed.
• Follow all warehouse and food safety procedures, including required attire and hygiene protocols when entering the facility.
• Stand and remain active for up to 12-hour shifts while performing warehouse and forklift duties.
• Participate in a two-week training period on day shift to learn site-specific processes, safety standards, and systems before transitioning to the main warehouse location.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year stand-up forklift experience on Crown brand equipment, preferably as a dock stocker or reach operator, OR at least 3 years of experience operating standard Raymond reach or dockstocker forklifts.
• Proficiency in forklift operation, including loading, unloading, palletizing, and safe maneuvering in tall racking systems.
• Material handling experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing approximately 1020 lbs.
• Experience using a warehouse management system (WMS) or similar computer-based inventory system.
• Ability to work with RF scanners for order picking and inventory transactions.
• Basic computer knowledge to navigate WMS and related software.
• Inventory handling experience and attention to detail when processing orders.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours during the shift.
• Ability to work day shift hours, including a two-week training period from 7:00 . to 3:30 ., Monday to Friday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing or highly regulated warehouse environment.
• Comfort working in a slightly warm environment due to nearby production equipment.
• Strong awareness of safety and cleanliness standards in a food-grade facility.
• Willingness to adhere to strict hygiene and attire requirements, including lab coats and hair coverings.
• Reliability and consistency in following established warehouse processes and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively with warehouse and production teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that offers long-term, permanent opportunities and a clear path for pay progression. The company invests in employee engagement through regular lunches, picnic outings, and team-building events, fostering a friendly and energetic culture. You can expect a supportive environment with guaranteed pay increases after a defined period and a strong focus on teamwork, recognition, and stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, well-organized food manufacturing warehouse environment. Upon entering the warehouse, workers must put on a lab coat and a full face/head hair covering, then wash and dry their hands at the hand wash station to meet food safety and hygiene standards. The facility is slightly warm due to nearby fryers, but forklift operators work primarily just outside the main production area, driving in and out of production doors to pick up fully packed products. The workspace is described as incredibly clean and tidy. The position is on day shift, with a schedule of 7:00 . to 3:30 . and one 30-minute break, including a two-week training period on this schedule before transitioning to the main warehouse location. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the PPE and dress code for this role.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Airdrie,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.