Weekend Warehouse Loading Unloading Jobs in Calgary, AB

Job Title: Warehouse and Yard Forklift Operator

Job Description

This temporary role combines warehouse and yard operations, including sit-down forklift driving, order picking with RF scanners, and general material handling. You will work both indoors and outdoors, often in varying weather conditions, while supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory activities. The position runs at least until October to cover a leave, with the possibility of extension based on product demand.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently in both the warehouse and yard.
• Use a warehouse management system and RF scanner to accurately pick and process customer orders.
• Unload trailers using a sit-down forklift and move product to designated storage locations.
• Work in the yard moving product as needed, including days that may be 100% outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Support shipping and receiving activities by preparing, loading, and unloading orders.
• Maintain accurate inventory handling by following established processes in the warehouse management system.
• Clean and organize the warehouse and yard as required to maintain a safe, tidy work area.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and team members to coordinate daily tasks and priorities.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and adherence to equipment operating guidelines.
• Be flexible with working hours, including potential earlier start times and daily overtime during busy seasons.
• Demonstrate reliability by maintaining consistent attendance and dependable transportation to and from work.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• At least 1 year of experience using a warehouse management system.
• At least 1 year of experience using RF scanners for order picking or inventory tasks.
• Previous warehouse experience in order picking, general labor, and material handling.
• Comfort using computers and learning new warehouse software systems.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including rain and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work overtime as required, including starting as early as 6:00 a.m. during busy seasons.
• Reliable transportation to consistently arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in outdoor yard environments.
• Valid forklift certificate or license.
• Prior experience in shipping, receiving, or logistics operations.
• Willingness to learn and be trained further on forklift operation and warehouse processes.
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities in a busy warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable team where leadership prioritizes employee well-being and long-term growth. The organization offers full medical and dental benefits, flexible scheduling, and a long-term opportunity for those who perform well. Compensation can increase over time, and permanent employees benefit from a 5% RSP matching program, 8% quarterly bonuses, 5% yearly bonus, and a 2% profit-sharing pension plan. The workplace culture encourages hard work while ensuring employees feel supported, with many team members having lengthy tenures. You will enjoy perks such as complimentary coffee, soft drinks, sports drinks, and snacks, monthly team lunches, and additional one-on-one lunches with leadership. Safety and comfort are prioritized through provided PPE and a generous boot allowance for both summer and winter footwear. Please note that while there is potential for the role to continue, the position is not guaranteed to become long term.

Work Environment

The environment is active and fast-paced, with a culture that values keeping busy while taking care of employees. Leadership is described as caring, and some employees have been with the organization for over 15 years. Plans are in place to enhance break areas with amenities such as ping-pong tables and televisions. The current team consists of one manager, two supervisors, and nine other employees. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with hours subject to change based on demand and the possibility of starting as early as 6:00 a.m. during busy seasons. Employees are currently working approximately two hours of overtime per day, and the ability to work overtime is essential. Dress code consists of normal work clothes and steel-toe footwear, with the expectation that you dress appropriately for the weather when working in the yard. All required PPE is provided, and a boot allowance is offered to support proper safety footwear.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

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.

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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.

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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.