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Job Title: Forklift Operator

Aerotek,

voted Best of Staffing , is hiring a forklift

operator to work with a local distribution company

here in the area!!

If you are interestedin working with a company that specializes in the manufacturing industry andhas been voted best of staffing , contact me directly

at 403-516-3635

Job Description

The candidate will start as a Shipper/Receiver and Order Picker for the new facility. They will be required to operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift in a narrow aisle room 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 needed. The candidate must be skilled on a sit-down counterbalance forklift and comfortable working with tall pallets for safe operation. They will mostly work in the banana rooms, using high-reach forks to bring down pallets. Additionally, they will handle loading/unloading of trailers for internal transfer between buildings, use RF scanners to verify orders, and ensure accuracy in shipment orders. The job involves 60% forklift operation and 40% manual tasks, including unloading, picking products, checking paperwork, breaking pallets, 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 the RF scanner

• Load orders accurately and safely in trucks as per the shipment confirmation

• Manually unload, pick products, check paperwork for orders, and verify shipment orders for accuracy

• Break pallets, palletize, wrap/unwrap pallets

Essential Skills

• Experience with sit-down counterbalance forklift (2 years)

• Experience working in narrow spaces, such as trailers and narrow aisles

• Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs

• Strong attention to detail

• Proficiency in using RF scanners

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience on a reach forklift (1 year)

• Ability to work independently and be productive

• Experience in a food distribution company (nice to have)

• Experience on a stand-up forklift (nice to have)

Why Work Here?

We offer a long-term opportunity with potential for growth and promotions. High-performing individuals can earn the Employee of the Month incentive. Permanent employees receive a comprehensive benefits package with full coverage at no cost to employees, spouses, or dependents, including dental and vision coverage. Additionally, we offer a steel toe allowance of $150/year to permanent employees. Civic Holidays are observed, and statutory pay is given when those days are worked.

Work Environment

The candidate will be working in a cooler with temperatures ranging from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius. All employees are expected to wear proper PPE and follow food safety regulations. The company promotes a positive work environment with an 'open door' policy. Limited employees get Saturday and Sunday off, and some overtime hours are expected. Each shift consists of about 30 people. The morning shift runs from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm, and candidates must be available on weekends. Employees are required to wear steel toe boots that cover their ankles and can wear comfortable clothing in 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.