Forklift Operator (Edmonton)

Forklift Operator (Edmonton)

19 Oct
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Aerotek
|
Edmonton

19 Oct

Aerotek

Edmonton

**Job Title: Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
The Forklift Operator safely loads and unloads trailers, moves and stores freight within the warehouse, and accurately scans and documents inventory using a warehouse management system.

This role focuses primarily on operating a sit-down electric forklift while supporting general material handling, shipping, and receiving activities in a high-volume distribution environment.
**Responsibilities**
Off-load inbound trailers and move freight into designated storage locations within the warehouse.

Load outbound trailers with product for shipment, ensuring accuracy, stability, and proper placement of freight.

Operate a sit-down electric forklift for the majority of the shift (approximately 90% of working time) to move, stack, and organize pallets.

Use RF scanners and a warehouse management system (including proprietary systems such as A1) to scan, track, and record product movements.

Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying counts, checking documentation, and ensuring freight matches shipping and receiving records.

Maintain accurate documentation for all material movements and shipments according to company procedures.
**Essential Skills**
At least 6 months of recent experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Valid sit-down counterbalance forklift certification from a recognized third-party provider.

Proficiency in operating sit-down electric forklifts for loading, unloading, and moving pallets.

Experience loading and unloading trailers or trucks with a forklift.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis while following safe lifting practices.

Experience with RF scanners for tracking and scanning products.

Material handling experience in a warehouse or similar environment.

Warehouse tracking and inventory experience, including basic inventory control and documentation skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
Experience working with warehouse management systems, including proprietary systems such as A1, is an asset.

First Aid certification is an advantage and supports a strong safety culture.

Strong attention to detail when scanning, stacking, and documenting products.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet daily productivity targets.

Reliable attendance and punctuality to support consistent warehouse operations.
**Why Work Here?**
This opportunity offers a contract-to-hire path within a large, stable corporation that operates multiple divisions and warehouses, providing room for long-term growth and internal mobility.





You join a safety-focused environment that values proper training, certification, and consistent processes.

The organization supports different shift options to align with your lifestyle and offers the potential to build a lasting career in a well-structured warehouse network.
**Work Environment**
The role is based in a warehouse and distribution facility that operates multiple shifts, including morning, afternoon, and evening options.

You will spend most of your time on a sit-down electric forklift, working around trailers, racking, and palletized freight
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, 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.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Edmonton, AB.
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Edmonton,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: 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 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.
**Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco:**
Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité 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 lintelligence artificielle (IA):**
Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA 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 laide doutils dIA.
**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 chance 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.

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