Pallet Racking Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating a standing counterbalance forklift to pick, move, and load products within a well-organized warehouse environment. The forklift operator uses RF scanners and warehouse management systems to accurately process orders, loads trucks, and occasionally supports walk-in customers by locating and preparing their orders. The position also involves basic computer work, including data entry, email communication with clients, and maintaining accurate inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Operate a standing counterbalance forklift (Crown dockstocker) to move, pick, and stage products throughout the warehouse.
• Use an RF scanner to accurately pick and track products and ensure all orders are processed correctly.
• Load products onto trucks in a safe and efficient manner, following all warehouse and safety procedures.
• Support occasional walk-in customers by communicating with them, locating their orders, and ensuring accurate and timely pickup.
• Log order and inventory information into the computer system, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Communicate with clients via email to confirm orders, resolve issues, and provide status updates as required.
• Handle general material handling tasks, including palletizing, moving inventory, and organizing products in high racking.
• Use pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment to move materials safely within the facility.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities, including checking incoming and outgoing products for accuracy.
• Operate a skid wrapping machine to secure pallets and prepare loads for shipment.
• Follow all warehouse safety policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with a small warehouse team to meet daily productivity goals and support overall operations.
• Use basic computer applications, such as email and Excel, to complete daily tasks and communicate with team members and clients.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience operating a Crown standing counterbalance forklift (dockstocker).
• Current or recent Crown forklift certification for standing counterbalance equipment.
• Proficiency using RF scanners for order picking and inventory management.
• Hands-on experience with order picking in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated computer aptitude, including experience with email and basic Excel functions.
• Knowledge of warehouse management activities such as picking, loading, shipping, and receiving.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks in a warehouse setting.
• Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with customers, clients, and team members.
• Ability and commitment to pursue a long-term opportunity in a warehouse operations role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, supportive team with a strong culture built on collaboration and mutual respect. Leadership recognizes and rewards hard work, offering pay increases when you transition to permanent employment and additional raises based on performance. The role provides a stable, long-term opportunity in a structured environment where your skills are valued and your contributions directly support the success of the operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a well-lit, temperature-controlled warehouse with approximately ten aisles of high racking. The facility stores structural connectors, anchoring systems, fasteners, and similar materials commonly used in outdoor construction projects. You will work with standing counterbalance forklifts (Crown dockstocker), RF scanners, pallet jacks, skid wrapping machines, and computer systems, including email, Excel, and warehouse management tools. The schedule runs Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., providing consistent daytime hours in a clean, organized, and safety-focused environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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.

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

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.

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 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.