night shift forklift operator.

Every night, while the city sleeps, our team keeps the fresh food supply chain moving seamlessly across Calgary. We bring fresh and frozen products to thousands of families, taking pride in precision, safety, and reliability. If you’re looking for year-round stability, 100% company-paid benefits, and a clear path toward leadership, this is where your hard work truly builds a long-term career.

Pay Rate: $21.00 – $23.00/hour

Schedule:

Training (First 1–2 Weeks): Day Shift — Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Permanent Shift: Night Shift — Monday to Friday, 8:00 PM – 4:30 AM

Advantages
100% Employer-Paid Extended Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, and EAP (after 3 months)

RRSP Matching up to 2% of gross earnings

2 weeks accrued paid vacation in your first year

Clear career pathways into Lead Hand and Supervisor roles

Free on-site parking and complete cold-weather gear provided

Responsibilities
Accurately assemble and prepare outbound food orders using RF scanners and pick sheets to ensure flawless deliveries.

Safely navigate and operate Crown Reach Trucks (including high double-deep racking), Sit-Down Counterbalance forklifts, and Ride-On Power Pallet Jacks.

Offload incoming freight, verify shipment counts, inspect product packaging integrity, and load outbound trailers efficiently.

Monitor reefer and product temperatures closely, strictly maintaining HACCP and CFIA cleanliness and food safety protocols in our cold storage environment.

Execute regular cycle counts, conduct inventory checks, and optimize product placement throughout the facility.

Qualifications
You bring 3+ years of experience operating Sit-Down Forklifts, Crown Reach Trucks (high double-deep experience preferred), and Ride-On Power Pallet Jacks.

Hold a valid forklift certification (or an expired/in-house certification—we will fully re-certify you on-site).

Comfortable working in cold/refrigerated freezer environments ranging from 1°C to -23°C (34°F to -10°F). Full gear provided (freezer suit, bib/pants, balaclava, gloves)!

Bring hands-on experience using RF guns/scanners alongside excellent interpersonal and social skills.

Able to lift up to 50 lbs for hand-piling.

You supply your own CSA-approved steel-toe safety boots and warm base layers; we cover the rest.

Possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to reliable personal transportation for night shift commutes in SE Calgary.

Summary
If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you, apply today! Apply directly through this ad or send your resume directly to the following consultants, stating the job role in the email subject line: View email address on randstad.com

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more