Forklift Operator (Calgary)

Forklift Operator (Calgary)

17 Sep
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Aerotek
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Calgary

17 Sep

Aerotek

Calgary

**Job Title: Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
The Forklift Operator safely loads and unloads trailers using Raymond dockstocker forklifts and end rider power pallet jacks to move, stage, and handle freight.

This position is primarily equipment-based, with approximately 85% of the work performed on a forklift or power pallet jack, and the remainder involving general material handling and warehouse tasks.
**Responsibilities**
Load and unload trailers efficiently using dockstocker forklifts and end rider power pallet jacks (single and double).

Move, stage, and organize freight within a crossdock environment to ensure smooth flow of goods in and out of the facility.

Operate forklifts, power pallet jacks, and walkie pallet jacks safely and in accordance with facility procedures.

Handle materials, pallets, and packaged goods, ensuring items are properly placed and secured.

Support general warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities as needed to meet operational demands.

Lift and move items up to 50 lbs as part of daily loading, unloading, and material handling tasks.
**Essential Skills**
Proven experience operating dockstocker forklifts in a warehouse workplace.

Proficient in operating end rider power pallet jacks, including single and double jacks.

Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Familiarity with warehouse operations, including general labor, pallet handling, and shipping and receiving.

Ability to use RF scanners for scanning, tracking, and verifying shipments and inventory.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
Experience working in a crossdock or high-volume trailer environment.

Background in general warehouse labor, including packaging and order preparation.

Comfort operating walkie pallet jacks and other standard warehouse equipment.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.

Good communication skills to coordinate trailer movements and workflow with colleagues.
**Why Work Here?**
Employees have the opportunity to transition to permanent roles, with clear growth and advancement potential within a busy, well-structured operation.

The organization offers access to benefits and supports long-term career development, providing a stable environment where hard work and reliability are recognized and rewarded.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a crossdock warehouse where trailers arrive and depart continuously and must be loaded, unloaded, and staged quickly and safely.

The environment is active and fast-paced,



with frequent movement of freight and equipment such as dockstocker forklifts, end rider power pallet jacks, and RF scanners.

Multiple shifts are available Monday to Friday, including a morning shift (7:00am–3:00pm), an afternoon shift (3:00pm–11:00pm), and an overnight shift (11:00pm–7:00am), offering flexibility for different schedules.

The setting is typical of a warehouse facility, requiring adherence to safety protocols and appropriate work attire suitable for material handling and operating industrial equipment.
**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 $22.00 - $24.00/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.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,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 l'aviation, des installations et de la maintenance.

Nous offrons l'expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l'industrie nord-américaine.

Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l'Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année.

Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d'affaires.

Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 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 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.
**Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à l'Ordonnance sur l'égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
**Utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser l'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d'embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l'évaluation des candidatures.

L'IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement.

En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l'aide d'outils d'IA.
**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: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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

The company is an equal prospect 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.

📌 Forklift Operator (Calgary)
🏢 Aerotek
📍 Calgary

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