Forklift Operator - Afternoons

Randstad Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

40 hours/week

Evening shift

Long-term assignment

Modern facility

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator in Edmonton to support fast-paced manufacturing and logistics operations, responsible for loading, unloading, and moving high-volume freight with a forklift in a crossdock environment while adhering to safety standards.

The role emphasizes LTL and crossdock experience, maintaining load plans, and collaborating with dock staff to ensure on-time trailer departures. Evening shift from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, 40 hours weekly, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of forklift operation in a fast-paced manufacturing/logistics environment.
• Deep knowledge of LTL shipping procedures and trailer optimization.
• Strong safety protocol adherence and defensive driving.
• Attention to detail to verify labels and counts under time pressure.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with dock staff and supervisors.
• Commitment to a safe, organized work area and load accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to load, unload, and move high-volume freight within a crossdock facility.
• Consolidate shipments using LTL experience and organize according to outbound manifests.
• Move goods from incoming vehicles to outbound trailers with speed and accuracy.
• Perform pre-operational safety inspections and report issues to supervision.
• Scan, track, and document inventory movements in warehouse systems.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area following safety protocols.
• Coordinate with shunt drivers, dock supervisors, and teammates for on-time trailer departures.

Skills

Forklift operation

LTL shipping

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Defensive driving

Job description

Are you an experienced warehouse professional looking to take the next step in your career with a global leader in talent solutions? Our dedicated team of recruiters are experts in their fields and are currently partnering with a top-tier client in Edmonton to find dedicated professionals for an exciting new role. We are seeking a skilled, reliable Forklift Operator to join a fast-paced environment. This is an ongoing, full-time position offering a steady 40-hour work week on an evening shift (Monday to Friday, 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM). In this role, you will be an integral part of the manufacturing & logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of freight within a high-volume facility. As a premier opportunity in the manufacturing & logistics sector, this position offers a competitive pay rate of $23.00 per hour and a stable schedule that supports an excellent work-life balance.

To excel as a Forklift Operator in this specific environment, candidates must possess strong, proven experience in Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipping and/or crossdock operations. This LTL and crossdock experience is a strict requirement for the role, as you will be responsible for rapidly unloading incoming shipments and consolidating freight directly onto outbound trailers with minimal storage time. This fast-moving manufacturing & logistics hub relies heavily on your ability to safely maneuver a forklift while managing tight turnaround times and high-volume freight transitions. Working closely with warehouse management, you will ensure all load plans are executed flawlessly and that crossdock efficiency remains optimized.

Advantages

• Competitive compensation of $23.00 per hour with weekly pay cycles.
• Stable, full-time hours (40 hours per week) with a consistent Monday to Friday schedule.
• Highly desirable evening shift (4:00 PM to 12:00 AM) that leaves your mornings open.
• Long-term, ongoing assignment with excellent potential for professional stability and growth.
• Work inside a modern, safe, and well-organized manufacturing & logistics hub.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to load, unload, and move high-volume freight within an active crossdock facility.
• Utilize your specialized LTL experience to consolidate, stack, and organize diverse shipments according to outbound trailer manifests.
• Transfer goods directly from incoming transport vehicles to outbound trailers with speed and accuracy to maintain optimal crossdock flow.
• Conduct mandatory pre-operational safety inspections on the forklift and report any mechanical issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Scan, track, and document inventory movements using warehouse management systems to ensure absolute load accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area aligned with standard manufacturing & logistics safety protocols.
• Collaborate closely with shunt drivers, dock supervisors, and team members to ensure timely departures of scheduled trailers.

Qualifications

• Proven mastery of forklift operation within a fast-paced manufacturing & logistics environment.
• Deep operational knowledge of LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) shipping procedures, freight handling, and trailer optimization.
• Exceptional spatial awareness and precision steering required for navigating tight crossdock layouts and packed trailers.
• Strong attention to detail to verify shipping labels, piece counts, and bills of lading rapidly under tight deadlines.
• Solid communication and teamwork skills to coordinate seamlessly with dock staff and supervisors.
• Robust commitment to safety protocols, heavy machinery guidelines, and defensive driving techniques.

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.