Carpet Pole/Basiloid forklift operator - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a hands-on forklift operator for a warm, supportive warehouse team across Western Canada. You will learn to handle carpet materials, operate RF scanners, and execute fast order fulfillment to keep supply chains moving.

The role includes a formal training period and strict safety guidelines, with pay at $21.25 per hour and day/afternoon shifts. Expect active, on-site work with opportunities to grow your career, a clear path to skilled equipment operation, and full-time

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual tasks.
• Valid forklift license and CSA-approved safety gear.
• Willingness to learn carpet-cutting equipment operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklift with attachments to move and stack flooring and paper inventory.
• Learn to operate carpet-cutting equipment with hands-on training on the warehouse floor.
• Fulfill orders quickly using RF scanners and standard pick lists.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound freight while maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Spend 2 to 3 weeks learning core processing, sorting and warehouse flow.
• Lift up to 50 lbs following site safety guidelines and wear PPE.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Willingness to learn

Education

Forklift certification

Tools

RF scanners

Carpet-cutting equipment

Job description

Join a warm, supportive warehouse team where your daily energy keeps essential supply chains moving right across Western Canada. Every day, you will master unique equipment, handle specialized product lines, and directly power the delivery of quality materials to thousands of customers. If you are looking for a active, hands-on role with real room to grow your career, we would love to welcome you aboard.

Advantages

• Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

$21.25 / hour

Responsibilities

• Drive counterbalance forklifts equipped with standard forks and specialized carpet roll pole attachments to move, stack, and organize flooring and paper inventory safely.
• Learn to operate specialized carpet-cutting equipment through full, hands-on training provided right on the warehouse floor.
• Execute fast, accurate order fulfillment using both modern RF scanners and standard manual pick lists.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound freight efficiently while maintaining precise inventory accuracy across the facility.
• Spend your first 2 to 3 weeks learning core physical processing, sorting, and warehouse flow to set yourself up for long-term success on the equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs comfortably while following site safety guidelines, wearing required PPE, and maintaining a secure workspace.

Qualifications

• Ready to tackle physical tasks, manual sorting, and inventory processing during your initial onboarding weeks before transitioning onto the forklift.
• Hands on experience operating sit down counterbalance with standard and carpet roll pole attachments and a valid forklift license.
• Safety-Focused: Possess your own CSA-approved steel-toe boots, safety vest, and face mask, and take pride in maintaining an alert, safety-first work area.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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.

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 [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.