Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Aerotek; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Forklift Operator for night shift in Airdrie, AB. This contract-to-hire role focuses on moving finished products, palletizing, wrapping, and inventory control using WMS and RF scanners.

The position requires standing up to 12 hours, operating a stand-up forklift, and transitioning from day to night shift after completing a 2-week training period. Pay is $21.00/hr with the potential for long-term employment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year stand-up forklift experience on Crown equipment.
• 3+ years on Raymond reach or dockstocker forklifts.
• Proficient in warehouse operations including racking, loading, and unloading.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift for ~70–80% of the shift to move finished products.
• Rack large skids in tall racking systems safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload docked trailers using a stand-up forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Pull customer orders accurately from racking and staging areas using RF scanners and the WMS.
• Receive inbound orders in the WMS, including scanning, counting and verifying inventory.
• Handle 10–20 lb items as part of daily tasks.
• Follow inventory procedures to maintain accurate stock counts and locations.
• Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness requirements.
• Comply with safety procedures and PPE usage for forklift operations.
• Complete a 2-week training period on the day shift before moving to nights.

Skills

Stand-up forklift

RF scanning

WMS experience

Inventory control

Material handling

10–20 lb lifting

12-hour shift

Night shift readiness

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator – Night Shift

Job Description

This night-shift forklift operator role works on the warehouse side of a production facility, moving finished products from the production area into racking and onto trailers. You will spend the majority of your shift operating a stand-up forklift, palletizing and wrapping boxes of chips, handling inbound and outbound orders, and using a warehouse management system to manage inventory and customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift for approximately 70–80% of the shift to move finished product throughout the warehouse.
• Rack large skids in tall racking systems safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload docked trailers using a stand-up forklift and other material handling equipment as required.
• Pull customer orders accurately from racking and staging areas using RF scanners and the warehouse management system.
• Receive inbound orders in the warehouse management system, including scanning, counting, and verifying inventory.
• Handle materials weighing approximately 10–20 lbs as part of daily tasks.
• Follow inventory procedures to maintain accurate stock counts and locations.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness requirements within the facility.
• Comply with all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe forklift operating practices.
• Complete a 2-week training period on the day shift to learn processes, systems, and safety protocols before moving to nights.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience on Crown brand equipment, preferably dock stocker or reach, OR 3+ years of experience on standard Raymond reach or dockstocker forklifts.
• Proficiency operating a stand-up forklift in a warehouse environment, including racking, loading, and unloading.
• Material handling experience, including palletizing, loading, and unloading skids and trailers.
• Basic experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) or comparable computer-based inventory systems.
• Ability to use RF scanners for picking, receiving, and inventory tasks.
• Inventory handling experience, including counting, verifying, and tracking stock.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing approximately 10–20 lbs on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours during the shift.
• Willingness and ability to work third shift (11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or similarly clean, regulated warehouse environment is an asset.
• Comfort working in a warm environment near production fryers, while primarily operating in adjacent warehouse areas.
• Strong attention to detail when palletizing, wrapping, and scanning products.
• Reliability and consistency in following safety, hygiene, and inventory procedures.
• Willingness to complete a 2-week training period on a day shift schedule (7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday).

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that offers a long-term, permanent opportunity with clear progression, including a guaranteed pay increase after four months. The company invests in a positive team culture through regular company lunches, picnic outings, and team-building events, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Airdrie,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 l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord‑américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. 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 qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:

Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):

Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle‑ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

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.