Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Starting Wage: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Seasonal position: 7 months contract with possible opportunity for permanent position transition or seasonal contract completion bonus

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Yard Labourer / Forklift Operator to support daily yard, warehouse, and shipping operations at our Nisku facility.

This position is responsible for safely operating a forklift, moving and organizing inventory, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining the yard, and assisting with general labour duties. The successful candidate must be comfortable with heavy lifting, working outdoors year-round in Alberta's changing weather conditions, including winter temperatures, snow, and ice, and keeping up in a fast-paced environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesForklift & Material Handling

- Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stack pallets, totes, raw materials, and finished products.
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments efficiently and accurately.
- Move inventory between designated storage areas and maintain organized yard and warehouse locations.
- Assist with preparing customer orders and shipments for pickup or delivery.
- Verify product quantities and identify damaged or missing inventory.
- Follow safe loading, stacking, and material-handling procedures.

Yard & Facility Maintenance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and protected yard, warehouse, and loading area.
- Perform snow removal, ice management, sweeping, debris removal, and general yard upkeep as required.
- Keep storage areas, loading zones, and access routes clear, organized, and accessible throughout the year.
- Work outdoors in all seasons, including winter conditions with snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures.
- Assist with receiving deliveries and directing drivers to appropriate loading and unloading areas.
- Perform general maintenance and labour duties as assigned.

General Labour & Operations
- Perform physical labour,



including lifting, carrying, moving, and organizing materials.
- Assist production and warehouse teams when required.
- Support inventory counts and ensure products are stored in their designated locations.
- Report equipment issues, damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and safety hazards to the supervisor.
- Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous forklift operating experience is required.
- Valid forklift certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification as required.
- Experience in a yard, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or industrial environment is an asset.
- Comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work throughout the shift.
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and accuracy.
- Comfortable working outdoors year-round in Alberta's weather conditions, including snow, ice, wind, and extreme cold.
- Able to perform physical duties safely in varying and sometimes challenging weather conditions.
- Willing to wear appropriate winter clothing and required PPE and transition between indoor and outdoor work as needed.
- Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- A valid driver's licence is an asset.

Working Conditions
- Work is performed in both an indoor facility and outdoor yard, warehouse, and industrial facility.
- Regular outdoor work in all seasons, including winter conditions and below-freezing temperatures.
- Exposure to dust, soil-based materials, snow, ice, wind, and changing weather conditions.
- Frequent forklift operation, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive physical tasks.
- Workload and duties may vary based on shipping, receiving, production, and operational demands.
- Overtime may be required during busy periods.

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Yard Labourer / Forklift Operator (Nisku)
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