Forklift Operator - Days

Aerotek; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Calgary is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Day Shift to move freight in a fast-paced cross-dock facility. You will operate a sit-down forklift, handle shipping and receiving tasks, and support accurate trailer loading and unloading.

You will work with dispatch and dock teams, use handheld scanners, follow safety protocols, complete paperwork as needed, and help organize daily operations to ensure timely, precise freight processing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift and handling freight.
• Minimum 2+ years dock experience in shipping/receiving including loading/unloading trailers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers safely with a sit-down forklift.
• Unload inbound trailers and verify freight counts.
• Hand-bomb loose boxes and assist with sequence in cross-dock.
• Cube freight and place in correct locations; use handheld scanner for tracking.
• Support dispatch and dock teams and assist with paperwork as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Forklift certification AB

Dock experience

Tools

Handheld scanner

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator Day Shift

Job Description

The Forklift Operator Day Shift plays a key role in the smooth and efficient movement of freight through a busy cross-dock facility. In this position, you safely operate a sit-down forklift, handle shipping and receiving tasks, and support accurate trailer loading and unloading. You work closely with dispatch and dock teams, use handheld scanning technology, and help organize daily operations to ensure freight is processed quickly, accurately, and placed in the correct locations.

Responsibilities

• Load outbound trailers safely and efficiently using a sit-down forklift.
• Unload inbound trailers and ensure freight is handled with care.
• Hand-bomb loose boxes off trailers when required to keep freight moving.
• Load city trailers in the correct order with accurate freight counts.
• Unload city trailers, confirm freight counts, cube all freight, and place it in the proper location in the cross-dock.
• Use a handheld scanner to track and verify freight and maintain accurate records.
• Follow directions provided by dispatchers and dock leadership to support daily operational plans.
• Assist with organizing the days work, helping set the team up for success.
• Support both office and dock activities, including paperwork related to freight and dispatch when needed.
• Remain hands-on in the operation by helping on the forklift and hand-bombing freight as required.
• Perform a pre-trip inspection of your forklift before each use to ensure safe operation.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, including emptying garbage at the dock each shift.
• Work collaboratively with dock workers and office staff to meet cross-dock performance goals.
• Handle LTL (less-than-truckload) freight in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with freight paperwork and basic dispatch-related tasks as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating a sit-down forklift, with at least 2+ years of recent forklift experience.
• Valid forklift certification, including AB certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working on a dock in shipping and receiving, including loading and unloading trailers and LTL freight.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Experience working in a cross-dock environment or similar high-volume freight operation.
• Ability to use a handheld scanner for freight tracking and inventory control.
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including accurate freight counting and cubing.
• Familiarity with LTL operations and trailer loading practices.
• Basic understanding of dispatch processes and freight paperwork.
• Previous experience in a transportation or logistics company.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail when counting, cubing, and placing freight.
• Ability to work both in an office setting and on the dock, switching between paperwork and hands-on tasks as needed.
• Comfort working in a small, tenured team environment with agency dock staff.
• Good communication skills to follow dispatcher instructions and coordinate with dock workers.
• Reliability and punctuality to support a structured day-shift schedule.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a larger transportation network that operates across multiple regions.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced cross-dock environment where freight volumes can fluctuate.
• Commitment to safe work practices and proper use of PPE.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, experienced team within a large, multi-city transportation network that offers genuine opportunities for growth and advancement. The organization supports learning through workshops and on-the-job development, with clear pathways to move into new roles or transfer to other locations as your career progresses. Many leadership positions are filled internally, giving dedicated employees a strong chance to advance. You benefit from a stable day-shift schedule, a straightforward work culture focused on getting the job done, and the chance to build long-term expertise in cross-dock and transportation operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a cross-dock facility that handles freight. You spend approximately 85% of your time in an office environment handling paperwork, organizing the day, and setting the team up for success, while remaining very hands-on on the dock, operating a forklift and hand-bombing freight when needed. Dress code is flexible, allowing you to wear whatever is comfortable for the shift along with required PPE. The position follows a first-shift schedule: Sunday 09:0017:30, Monday and Tuesday 06:0014:30, Wednesday off, Thursday and Friday 06:0014:30, and Saturday off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of CALGARY, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of CALGARY, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CALGARY,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, du lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18 000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.