yard forklift operator | calgary.

We have an immediate opening for a reliable Yard Forklift Operator to join our growing building supply team. This is a secure, ongoing full-time position working outdoors in a busy yard environment.

Pay & Shift Structure
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $22.00 per hour

Start Date: Immediate (ready to start right away)

Key Requirements (Must-Haves)
Transportation: Must drive and have your own reliable personal vehicle for daily commuting.

Certification: Valid, current forklift certification (ticket).

Experience: Solid, hands-on forklift experience, including previous experience operating a forklift outdoors in a yard environment.

Adaptability: Completely comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather.

Your Daily Tasks
Yard Operations: Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to move, load, and unload building materials across the yard.

Physical Labor: Stay active and handle heavy lifting or physical tasks off the forklift when required.

Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly with the yard crew to keep operations running smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

Safety First: Maintain safe driving speeds, follow weight limits, and ensure materials are stacked securely.

What Makes You a Great Fit
Work Ethic: A dependable self-starter who values job stability and shows up on time every day.

Stamina: Physically fit and energized by active, outdoor work.

Communication: Great communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate effectively with drivers and teammates.

Advantages
Start earning from $21 to $22 an hour, paid every week.
Consistent schedule for guaranteed stability.
Overtime readily available to boost your income.
Be part of a dynamic and stimulating work environment.

Responsibilities
Safely operate a heavy-duty forklift in an outdoor yard environment to load, unload, and move various materials.
Accurately track and stage incoming and outgoing inventory.
Conduct routine pre-operational checks and minor maintenance on the forklift.
Assist with manual material handling and general yard organization as needed

Qualifications
Valid Forklift Certification is required.
Proven experience operating a forklift, preferably in an outdoor yard or heavy-duty setting.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
Excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to safety.
Ability to handle physical tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Summary
Preferred method is online application.
If you have the relevant experience, we want to chat with you immediately! Please choose one of the options below:

Online: Apply directly to this job advert or register yourself at
Email: Send your resume to Graciela at View email address on randstad.com or Jonathan at View email address on randstad.com stating Yard Forklift Operator – Calgary in the subject line.

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.

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