Pay Loader Operator Jobs in Calgary, AB (NOW HIRING)

This role involves operating a diesel sit-down forklift and loader in an outdoor yard at a manufacturing facility to control the flow of inventory. You will work as part of a small team to manage shipping and receiving activities, move materials safely and efficiently, and support general yard and warehouse operations, including kitting, inventory control, picking, and packing.

• Operate an outdoor diesel sit-down forklift and cat loader to move materials safely within the yard and manufacturing facility.
• Control the flow of inventory in an outdoor yard, ensuring materials are stored, staged, and moved accurately and efficiently.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading flatbed trailers and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with delivery drivers to coordinate loading, unloading, and yard movements.
• Support warehousing operations, including kitting, inventory control, picking, and packing of materials and components.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard and warehouse area through general housekeeping tasks.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines to protect yourself, your team, and company property.
• Adapt to additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support production and yard operations.

• Strong experience operating a sit-down diesel forklift in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading flatbed trailers.
• Hands-on material handling experience in a manufacturing or warehousing setting.
• Ability to operate an outdoor forklift and diesel cat loader or willingness to apply strong sit-down forklift skills to this equipment.
• Basic knowledge of warehousing processes such as kitting, inventory control, picking, and packing.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with delivery drivers and team members.
• Commitment to working safely in an outdoor yard and shop environment.

• Overhead crane experience.
• Knowledge of oilfield equipment, particularly drilling rigs.
• Experience working in a manufacturing facility or industrial shop environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced yard and warehouse operation with changing priorities.

You will join a globally active organization in the mobile oilfield space that offers long-term stability, with work booked several years into the future. The facility is centrally located relative to similar shops in the city, making commuting more convenient. Employees receive a competitive total rewards package that includes 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits, stock options, and a pension plan with a 5% wage match that is fully vested, supporting both your present needs and long-term financial security.

This role is based in a manufacturing shop and yard environment in southeast Calgary. The facility currently employs approximately 50 trades workers and has plans for significant expansion in 2026, creating a busy and growing operation. You will work primarily in an outdoor yard operating diesel sit-down forklifts and a cat loader, as well as inside the shop and warehouse for shipping, receiving, and material handling activities. The standard shift is a day schedule, Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with eligibility for overtime after 8 hours in any day regardless of hours worked during the week. The environment combines yard work, warehousing, and manufacturing activities, requiring appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial shop and outdoor conditions.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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.

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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.