warehouse equipment specialist | calgary.

Our busy distribution and production center is expanding! We are looking for a reliable, safety-focused Material Handling Specialist to keep our inventory moving and our operations running smoothly. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in your work, we want you on our team.

Requirements
Experience: Minimum 1 year of power-equipment operation plus 6–12 months of warehouse experience.

Credentials: Valid, current forklift operator license/certification.

Transportation: Access to a personal vehicle for daily commuting.

Availability: Ready to start immediately.

Daily Responsibilities
Load & Unload: Safely operate equipment to move, stack, and organize materials and shipments.

Production Support: Keep production lines fully stocked with raw materials and safely transport finished goods to storage.

Inventory Movement: Navigate busy facility floors and tight warehouse aisles with care and precision.

Safety First: Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

What Makes You a Great Fit
Equipment Versatility: Experience operating reach trucks, sit-down counterbalances, dock stockers, or electric walkies.

Background: A proven track record in material handling, shipping/receiving, or warehousing.

Basic Math Skills: Ability to accurately count inventory, verify labels, and check cross-reference shipments.

Work Ethic: Punctual, detail-oriented, and comfortable staying active throughout your shift.

Advantages
Competitive Pay: $21.00 – $23.00/hour, starting rate based on your skills and experience.

Steady Schedule: Full-time hours, working Monday to Friday.

Shift Flexibility: Choose a schedule that works for your life! We have multiple full-time openings across Day, Afternoon, and Night shifts.

Room to Grow: Great long-term career opportunities with a company that loves to promote from within.

Responsibilities
Experience: 6 months to 1 year of recent experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing plant.

Certifications: Valid Forklift License / Equipment Ticket (Sit-Down Counterbalance or Reach truck preferred).

Skills: Strong basic math skills for verifying shipments, counting inventory, and checking freight labels.

Comfort Level: High comfort level operating heavy machinery in a busy, active warehouse environment.

Attributes: Dependable team player with good communication skills and a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year experience operating a Forklift.
Valid forklift license (Reach, Dock Stocker, SDCB, Walkie)
Great communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced distribution environment
Strong attendance and reliability
Able to lift up to 50 lbs as required
Have reliable personal transportation (a car), as many sites are not serviced by public transit.

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 or 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