Forklift Operator/Material Handler

Kelly Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended healthcare

Dental

Life insurance

Emergency travel assistance

Holiday and vacation pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Calgary, AB seeks a Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate to support storage, receiving, issuing, and inventory control. The role involves manual tasks, lifting, and moving materials, while maintaining safety and efficiency in a reputable leader of warehouse operations.

The job offers a 1st shift with a pay rate of $25/hr plus 4% vacation pay, plus opportunities for growth and skills development in materials distribution. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Must hold forklift certification.
• Experience in warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Familiarity with SAP R/3 and warehousing technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily warehouse activities including storage, goods receiving, issuing, and inventory transactions.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as lifting, moving materials, loading and unloading vehicles.
• Maintain operational integrity, reliability and efficiency in line with business priorities.
• Operate in compliance with safety procedures and global standards.
• Support administrative tasks in ERP systems, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Communicate regularly with clients, procurement colleagues, and suppliers about day-to-day operations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Warehouse management

Interpersonal skills

MS Word & Excel

Forklift certification

SAP R/3 knowledge

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 Operator/Warehouse Associate 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: $25/hr + 4% vacation pay

Shift: 1st

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

• Competitive pay rate at $25/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

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)

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location and job type.

• extended healthcare (drug plan, professional and medical services)
• dental
• life
• emergency travel assistance
• holiday and vacation pay in accordance with provincial labour law

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .