industrial material handler.

Join our production team as a Forklift / Plant Operator at our industrial facility just outside of Edmonton.

Pay & Schedule
Pay: $25.00 / hour

Shift: 12-hour continental rotation (2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off)

Commute: Must have your own vehicle (site is not transit-accessible).

What You’ll Do
Forklift Work (50%): Drive a counterbalance forklift to stack and move inventory safely.

Physical Labor (50%): Move heavy equipment and handle (roll/tip) 45-gallon drums.

What You Need
Forklift License: Valid counterbalance license with at least 1 year of experience.

Physical Ability: Able to lift up to 50 lbs and do heavy manual labor.

Work Environment: Comfortable working in a warm, dusty environment.

PPE Required: Willing to wear full safety gear daily, including coveralls and a full-face respirator.

Advantages
Shift : 12 hour continental shift, 2 days, 2 nights

Wage: $25

Overtime: Available and required based on production needs.

Responsibilities
Packaging & Weighing: Use scales to accurately fill, label, and prepare packaging materials for current and upcoming shifts.

Storage & Inventory: Clean packaged products, coordinate with shipping/receiving for proper storage locations, and ensure inventory areas are clear.

Quality & Sampling: Take samples of finished products for testing, and properly mark and dispose of any damaged goods.

Safety & Maintenance: Keep your workspace clean and organized, participate in weekly toolbox talks, and strictly follow all workplace safety regulations.

Qualifications
PPE Compliance: Must be willing and able to wear all required safety gear, including steel-toed boots, coveralls, safety glasses, and a full-face respirator.

Teamwork & Flexibility: Open to cross-training, active participation in health and safety initiatives, and handling other general duties (like housekeeping) as assigned.

Strong Communication: Able to provide timely feedback to supervisors regarding any production issues.

Licensing & Certification: Valid Class 5 driver's license and forklift experience required.

Education: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Safety Compliance: Must be clean-shaven (for respirator fit) and completely comfortable working around and with chemicals.

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