Forklift/Material Handler Lead

Kelly Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Health benefits

Job summary

Kelly Services in Calgary seeks a Forklift/Material Handler Lead to oversee a material-handling team within a leading warehouse operation. You’ll direct daily priorities, coordinates material movement, and drive safety, accuracy, and efficiency across receiving, storage, and shipping tasks.

The role emphasizes training, productivity, and compliance, with growth opportunities and exposure to ERP systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong safety, security and controls awareness.
• Knowledge of warehouse management, materials distribution and inventory control.
• Experience with SAP R/3 and warehousing technologies preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client/colleague/supplier communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid Forklift Certification required.
• Team Lead or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Executing daily warehouse activities including storage, goods receiving, issuing, and inventory transactions.
• Performing general manual labor tasks such as lifting, moving materials, loading, and unloading vehicles.
• Maintaining operational integrity, reliability, and efficiency in support of business unit priorities.
• Operating in accordance with established safety procedures, controls, and global standards.
• Supporting administrative activities in ERP systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Communicating regularly with business unit clients, procurement colleagues, and suppliers regarding day-to-day operations.
• Provide direction and support to the material-handling team.
• Coordinate daily priorities and material movement.
• Help resolve workflow and inventory issues.
• Support training, productivity, and safety compliance.

Skills

Safety awareness

Warehouse management

SAP R/3

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

Forklift certification

Team lead / supervisory

Tools

SAP R/3

Job description

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly® hear you, and we’re here for you! We’re seeking a Forklift/Material Handler Lead to work at a leading organization in Calgary, AB. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation: $32/hr + 4% vacation pay

Shift: 1st

Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate:

• Competitive pay rate at $32/hr

• Work with a reputable industry leader in warehouse operations

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in materials distribution and inventory control

• Supportive and safety-focused work environment

• Potential for career growth and skill development

What’s a typical day as Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate? You’ll be:

• Executing daily warehouse activities including storage, goods receiving, issuing, and inventory transactions

• Performing general manual labor tasks such as lifting, moving materials, loading, and unloading vehicles

• Maintaining operational integrity, reliability, and efficiency in support of business unit priorities

• Operating in accordance with established safety procedures, controls, and global standards

• Supporting administrative activities in ERP systems, spreadsheets, and databases

• Communicating regularly with business unit clients, procurement colleagues, and suppliers regarding day-to-day operations

• The Lead will also:

• Provide direction and support to the material-handling team.

• Coordinate daily priorities and material movement.

• Help resolve workflow and inventory issues.

• Support training, productivity, and safety compliance.

• The Lead will also:

• Provide direction and support to the material-handling team.

• Coordinate daily priorities and material movement.

• Help resolve workflow and inventory issues.

• Support training, productivity, and safety compliance

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have strong safety, security, and controls awareness (must have)

• Possess good knowledge in warehouse management, materials distribution, and inventory control requirements (must have)

• Are experienced with SAP R/3 and general warehousing technologies (preferred)

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with clients, colleagues, and suppliers (must have)

• Are proficient in Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel (must have)

• Hold a valid Forklift Certification (must have)

• Team Lead/Supervisory experience.

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees a group benefit program that includes extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services), dental, life, and emergency travel assistance. In addition, employees are entitled to holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-canadian/#benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community in Canada.

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About Kelly

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