Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Calgary, Alberta
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
The candidate will start as a Shipper/Receiver and Order Picker for the new facility. They will be required to operate sitdown counterbalance forklifts in narrow aisles and load/unload trailers. The role involves heavy lifting up to 50 lbs as products will be boxes full of produce. Strong attention to detail is essential. The candidate must be skilled in sitdown counterbalance operation and comfortable working with tall pallets for safe operation. They will primarily work in the banana rooms using high-reach forks to handle pallets. Responsibilities also include loading/unloading trailers for internal transfer between buildings, using RF scanners, verifying orders, and ensuring shipment accuracy. The role involves 60% forklift operation and 40% manual tasks such as unloading, picking products, checking paperwork, and palletizing.
Responsibilities
Unload product from incoming trucks
Identify improper inventory counts and damages
Label the product correctly before storing it in designated areas
Use RF scanners
Load orders accurately and safely in trucks as per shipment confirmation
Manually unload, pick products, and check paperwork for orders
Verify shipment orders for accuracy
Break pallets, palletize, wrap/unwrap pallets
Essential Skills
2 years of recent experience on a sitdown counterbalance forklift
Experience working in narrow spaces such as trailers and narrow aisles
Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs
Strong communication skills to handle paperwork
Experience using RF scanners
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 year experience on a reach forklift
1 year of work experience in a food distribution company (nice to have)
Experience on stand-up forklifts (nice to have)
Why Work Here?
Long-term opportunity with growth and promotions available. Employee of the month incentive is offered to high-performing individuals. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package with full coverage at no cost to employees, spouses, or dependents, including dental and vision. A steel toe allowance of $150/year is provided to permanent employees. Civic holidays are observed with statutory pay given when those days are worked.
Work Environment
The candidate will work in a cooler environment with temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. Proper PPE must be worn, and food safety regulations must be followed. The company culture promotes a positive work environment with an 'open door' policy. Limited employees get Saturdays and Sundays off, and some overtime is expected. Each shift consists of about 30 people. The morning shift is from 5 am to 1:30 pm, and availability on weekends is required. The dress code includes steel toe boots that cover the ankles and comfortable clothing as it is a relaxed atmosphere.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00
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.