Forklift Operator - Mornings

Aerotek; Balzac Industrial Park; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Forklift Operator for morning shifts at a modern distribution site in Balzac, AB. This contract-to-hire role focuses on order picking, material handling, and inventory control with RF scanning and various forklift types.

You will operate sit-down forklifts, reach trucks, dockstockers, and power pallet jacks, loading/unloading trailers, and supporting shipping and receiving. WMS is used to track orders and stock, with growth opportunities across locations.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift/certification for operating reach and counterbalance forklifts.
• Available to work morning shifts, Mon-Fri.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, and order picking.
• At least 1 year operating reach forklifts.
• Proficiency with sit-down forklifts for loading/unloading.
• Familiarity with WMS and RF scanning.

Responsibilities

• Use RF scan guns for order picking and packing.
• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, dockstockers, and power pallet jacks.
• Load and unload trailers safely.
• Perform case and bulk picks with accuracy.
• Support shipping/receiving and inventory control.
• Use WMS to track orders and stock.
• Start in case picking to learn products, then move to receiving.
• Maintain clean, safe work area.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to meet goals.
• Adapt to different brands (Crown) of equipment.

Skills

Reach trucks

Dockstockers

Power pallet jack

RF scanning

WMS knowledge

Shipping/receiving

Case picking

Bulk picking

Heavy lifting

Forklift certification

Tools

Crown reach trucks

RF scanners

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator Morning Shift

Job Description

This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity at a modern distribution site, focused on order picking and material handling in a clean, organized warehouse environment. You will use RF scan guns and operate multiple types of material handling equipment, including sit-down counterbalance forklifts, dockstockers, and reach trucks, with occasional use of power pallet jacks. The position involves loading and unloading trailers, performing case and bulk picks, and handling some heavier items while supporting efficient shipping, receiving, and inventory operations during morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Use RF scan guns to accurately perform order picking, case picking, and bulk picking tasks.
• Operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, dockstockers, and occasionally power pallet jacks to move, stage, and store product.
• Load and unload trailers safely and efficiently, ensuring products are handled and stacked correctly.
• Perform case picks and bulk picks, including some heavy lifting, while maintaining productivity and accuracy targets.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including staging product, scanning items, and putting inventory away using RF units.
• Work with warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory, confirm orders, and maintain accurate stock levels.
• Follow established processes to start in case picking to learn product lines, then progress into receiving and bulk operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Collaborate with a team of warehouse staff to meet daily shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment goals.
• Adapt to working with different equipment brands (such as Crown and other reach and dockstockers) as assigned to specific shifts.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience operating reach trucks, dockstockers, and end-rider power pallet jacks in a warehouse environment.
• Valid forklift and material handling equipment certification suitable for operating reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, dockstockers, and power pallet jacks.
• Availability to work morning shifts, Monday to Friday, within the specified hours.
• Hands-on warehouse experience in shipping, receiving, and order picking operations.
• At least 1 year of experience operating reach forklifts.
• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts for loading, unloading, and staging product.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including trailer loading and unloading.
• Knowledge of warehouse inventory systems (WMS) and ability to use them for tracking and confirming orders.
• Strong RF scanning skills for order picking, case picking, and product put-away.
• Ability to perform case picking and bulk picking, including some heavy lifting, while maintaining accuracy and speed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating double-deep reach trucks and sit-down forklifts is an asset.
• Comfort working with RF scanners and RF units for product scanning and staging.
• Ability to work at multiple facilities in the southeast and at newer buildings as needed.
• Experience operating all three key forklifts listed: sit-down/counterbalance forklift, dockstocker, and power pallet jack.
• Possession of Alberta forklift certification is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Crown reach trucks, Crown dockstockers, and single power pallets.
• Willingness to start in case picking to learn products and then grow into receiving and bulk roles.

Why Work Here?

You join a well-established third-party logistics organization that values long-term relationships and invests in keeping strong performers employed, even when workloads shift between facilities. Many team members remain on contract for extended periods, reflecting a commitment to stability and retention. The environment is easygoing, with a super clean facility and an open, transparent culture that encourages communication and trust. There is a clear focus on growth and advancement, as promotions typically come from within and opportunities exist across multiple locations in the Calgary area, including potential placements at client sites. As a contract-to-hire role with scheduled wage increases each year, this position offers a pathway to long-term career development in a supportive, well-organized warehouse setting.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a modern warehouse that is described as super clean and easygoing. Approximately 70% of the facility is dedicated to bulk operations handling full pallets, while 30% focuses on case picking. Associates typically start in case picking to learn the product range and then move into receiving and bulk areas. RF scan technology is used extensively for order picking, staging, scanning, and put-away. Equipment includes reach trucks, dockstockers, sit-down forklifts, and single power pallets from brands such as Crown and similar manufacturers. Morning shift options include Monday to Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (using one set of equipment) and Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (using Crown equipment). There is no transit service directly to the site, so reliable transportation is necessary. Each warehouse team typically consists of around 10 staff members, fostering a collaborative but focused environment with clear processes and expectations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Balzac, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 to Hire position based out of Balzac, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Balzac,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.

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, de 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.

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.

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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.