forklift operator | calgary.

Are you looking for a steady, fast-paced role where your hard work is valued? Our busy distribution and production center is growing, and we are looking for a reliable, safety-first Forklift Operator to keep our materials moving and our operations running smoothly.

Key Requirements
Immediate Availability: Ready to start right away.

Reliable Transportation: Access to a personal vehicle for daily commuting.

Certification: Valid, current forklift license/ticket.

Experience: At least 1 year of forklift experience plus 6–12 months in a warehouse environment.

Your Daily Tasks
Load & Unload: Safely operate forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.

Production Support: Keep lines fully stocked with materials and safely store finished products.

Inventory Movement: Navigate busy spaces and tight warehouse aisles carefully.

Safety First: Complete daily equipment inspections and maintain a clean, safe workspace.

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

Solid Background: A proven track record as a Forklift Operator or Material Handler.

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

Strong Work Ethic: Punctual, detail-oriented, and comfortable staying active in a fast-paced facility.

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