cross-dock counterbalance operator.

Randstad is recruiting skilled Sit-Down Counterbalance Drivers for a dynamic freight transfer terminal in Calgary.

Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday (Fixed Friday/Saturday days off)

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Primary Duties:

Transport and stage incoming/outgoing freight across the terminal floor via counterbalance lift truck.

Maintain strict on-time performance while offloading and packing transport trailers.

Hand-stack, sort, and secure cargo (lifting up to 50 lbs) to prepare balanced shipments for transport.

Track goods accurately through every stage using handheld RF barcoding tools.

What We Expect:

Current counterbalance operator license ( external) paired with proven background in high-volume freight environments.

Stamina and physical readiness for repeated lifting up to 50 lbs.

Personal car or truck for daily travel, as transit lines do not service this location.

Advantages
$22.00 / hour (Paid weekly)
Sunday to Thursday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm (Fridays and Saturdays off)
Optional health and dental benefits through Randstad with Securian Canada
Long-term, consistent employment opportunity

Responsibilities
Operate a Sit-Down Counterbalance forklift to safely and efficiently move pallets across a high-traffic cross-dock floor.
Load, unload, and strategically stage LTL and FTL freight to meet tight daily dispatch deadlines.
Step off the machine to hand-bomb, stack, and build solid, road-ready pallets with items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Manage fast-paced workflows and maintain dock organization to keep up with strict transit schedules.
Utilize handheld RF scanners to track inventory movements and ensure 100% data accuracy on all shipments.

Qualifications
Valid Sit-Down Counterbalance Forklift certification with at least 1 year of experience in a high-volume freight or cross-dock environment.
Must have your own reliable vehicle, as this facility is completely inaccessible via public transit.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs safely and perform physical tasks, including stepping off the forklift to build pallets.
Proven, hands-on understanding of LTL (Less Than Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) workflows.
Ready to start working immediately with a strong, self-motivated work ethic and excellent punctuality.

Summary
How to Apply
Email: Send your resume directly to View email address on randstad.com (Subject Line: Forklift Operator - Cross Dock)

Online: Apply directly at randstad.ca

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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