Cold-Environment Forklift Operator | Growth, Benefits & Bonus

Big Country Raw; Calgary; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance Benefits

Company Performance Bonus

Discounted Pet Food

Employee Events

Job summary

Big Country Pet Co. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to move finished goods in the warehouse and freezers, handle skids, rotate inventory using FIFO, and prep orders for shipping.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, with wage progression from 24.50 to 26.00 per hour; benefits include group insurance, a company performance bonus, discounted pet food, and employee events. A valid forklift license and 2–3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of forklift + power walkie experience.
• Valid forklift license (in-house license a bonus).
• Warehouse and order-picking experience.
• Comfortable working in cold environments (freezers).
• Able to lift 30–50lbs and work independently with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Move finished goods around the warehouse and freezers.
• Retrieve and return skids from high racking (25–30 ft).
• Restock and rotate inventory using FIFO.
• Help wrap, weigh, and prepare skids for shipping.
• Keep work area and forklift clean; report issues.
• Follow safety, GMP, and HACCP procedures.
• Work closely with Order Fulfillment Supervisor and team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Power walkie experience

Warehouse experience

Safety mindset

Team communication

Tools

Forklift license

Order picking equipment

Job description

Big Country Pet Co. in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to move finished goods in the warehouse and freezers, handle skids, rotate inventory using FIFO, and prep orders for shipping.

You will work Monday to Friday, 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, with wage progression from 24.50 to 26.00 per hour; benefits include group insurance, a company performance bonus, discounted pet food, and employee events. A valid forklift license and 2–3 years of experience are required.