Counterbalance with clamp - Calgary

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

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Calgary is seeking a dependable forklift operator to join our warehouse team. This role offers day or afternoon shifts and pays $21.25 per hour, with training on specialized equipment and opportunities to advance within the distribution network.

You will learn safety processes, manage inventory, and help ensure our supply lines stay flowing across Western Canada.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts.
• Experience with carpet-roll pole attachments.
• Valid forklift license and safety PPE (CSA steel-toe boots, safety vest, face mask).

Responsibilities

• Pilot sit-down counterbalance forklifts with standard forks and pole attachments to move heavy rolls of flooring and paper inventory.
• Master carpet-cutting equipment with on-floor, one-on-one training.
• Pick and pack customer orders using handheld RF scanners and pick sheets.
• Load, unload, and stage freight while safeguarding inventory counts.
• Spend first 2–3 weeks sorting, floor flow, and hands-on material processing to build a solid base.
• Maintain an orderly, incident-free zone while lifting up to 50 lbs in full PPE.

Skills

Forklift experience

Carpet roll pole attachments

Safety PPE compliance

Job description

Behind every home renovation and regional business buildout is a dedicated team moving the materials that bring those spaces to life. Here, your hands‑on skill is respected, your growth is actively supported, and every shift keeps Western Canada’s essential supply lines flowing. If you want an active, dependable role where you can master specialized machinery and build real career momentum, you belong on our team.

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

• Pilot sit-down counterbalance forklifts fitted with standard forks and long pole attachments to smoothly maneuver heavy rolls of flooring and paper inventory.
• Master custom carpet-cutting equipment with structured, one-on-one training delivered directly on the floor.
• Pick and pack customer orders with pace and precision using a blend of handheld RF scanners and pick sheets.
• Load, unload, and stage incoming and outgoing freight while safeguarding inventory counts throughout the warehouse.
• Spend your first 2 to 3 weeks diving into sorting, floor flow, and hands‑on material processing to set a rock‑solid base before stepping behind the wheel full‑time.
• Maintain an orderly, incident‑free zone while lifting and positioning items up to 50 lbs in full required PPE.

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.

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.