Job Title: Outdoor Forklift Operator Job Description This role involves operating large outdoor diesel forklifts to move oversized construction materials and performing general labor tasks in a busy yard.
You will spend a significant portion of your shift handling heavy loads, loading and unloading trailers, organizing products using RF scanners, and working outdoors in all weather conditions on rough terrain.
Responsibilities Operate large outdoor sit-down counterbalance forklifts to move oversized materials Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently, ensuring loads are secure and properly placed.
Perform shipping and receiving activities, including staging, loading, and unloading materials in the yard.
Use RF scanners to pick orders accurately, track inventory, and organize products throughout the yard.
Maintain yard organization by placing materials in designated locations and keeping pathways clear for forklifts and pedestrians.
Work on rough terrain and in an outdoor environment, adapting to changing ground and weather conditions.
Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to yard traffic rules.
Essential Skills Minimum 1+ years of outdoor sit-down forklift operating experience on rough terrain.
Proven experience loading and unloading trailers using a sit-down forklift.
Experience picking orders and handling materials in an industrial or yard environment.
Experience with shipping and receiving processes and material handling.
Ability to use RF scanners for order picking and inventory tracking, or willingness to learn.
Strong focus on safety when operating forklifts and working around moving equipment.
Coachability and openness to feedback, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Reliable transportation to a nontransit-accessible site.
Why Work Here? This opportunity offers a long-term, stable role with a growing company that promotes from within and invests in its people.
You gain access to a comprehensive benefits package upon permanent hire and have clear pathways into lead hand and supervisory positions as the operation expands.
The leadership team is experienced, supportive, and committed to training and developing team members.
The workplace culture emphasizes teamwork, coachability, and mutual support, reinforced by regular company events such as bi-weekly barbecues.
High-performing employees may receive additional training at the main plant, including opportunities to upgrade forklift tickets.
Work Environment You will work in a busy, dusty, and noisy outdoor yard and facility The site is not accessible by public transit, so reliable transportation is required.
The regular schedule is a weekday afternoon shift, Monday to Friday, from 11:00 . to 6:00 .
The setting is fast-paced and safety-focused, with strong emphasis on teamwork and cultural fit.
Dress code requires appropriate outdoor clothing suitable for the weather, along with mandatory 6-inch tie-up steel-toe boots and a safety vest.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nisku, AB.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.
Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Nisku,AB. 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 ncessaires pour relever les dfis de lindustrie nord-amricaine.
Base Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un rseau unifi de plus de 200 bureaux travers lAmrique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque anne.
Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires.
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Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins mdicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employs et un programme de rabais.
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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.
📌 Yard Forklift Operator (Nisku)
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