Forklift Operator - Perm Full Time 2025-047

Regina Exhibition Association Limited; Regina; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Regina Exhibition Association Limited is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for operating heavy machinery and supporting various facility maintenance tasks. This full-time position offers a competitive wage, with opportunities to make a significant impact in the community by creating memorable experiences.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Industry-standard benefits

Matching Group RRSP plan

Wide range of employment opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for equipment operation.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate mobile and heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Assist with general labor duties as directed.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Equipment operation

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver's license

Valid CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY AWAITS YOU

REAL finds itself in the enviable position of managing one of the most interesting and versatile connected spaces in North America with an opportunity to impact the lives of millions by creating life-long memories and delivering exceptional experiences.

As the Forklift Operator, you will primarily be responsible for all activities in relation to using and operating a forklift in our facilities. Additionally, the Forklift Operator will provide support for the overall maintenance of REAL facilities which includes snow removal, road and lot sanding, floor care and soccer turf maintenance, and street sweeping. Forklift Operators will perform their work tasks both indoors and outdoors throughout the grounds and various facilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Operate all mobile and heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform routine pre and post inspections along with maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment such as fueling or replacing liquified gas tank and checking oil.
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored in proper areas.

Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.

• Operate dump truck and front-end loaders/skid steers for the purpose of loading and unloading material such as dirt, sand, snow, gravel.
• Hook trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, tractors, using hitch pins.
• Organizing and securing stored materials.
• Loading or unloading materials

Assist with general labourer duties including but not limited to:

• Moving, setting-up and tearing down of equipment for various events, as directed by the planner/supervisor.
• Providing guidance concerning occupational health and safety when completing certain tasks with laborers.

Presenting services in a professional, respectful and positive manner at all times when interacting with internal and external customers by:

• Listening closely and asking how you can better serve the customer’s needs.
• Fulfilling all requests
• Ensuring customers feel welcome by acknowledging them with a smile, making eye contact, engaging in conversation, and anticipating their needs.
• Ensuring that security and safety measures are in place in the facility.

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

**As a forklift Operator your primary position will be Labourer with Forklift Operator as a cross-train position.**

**This is a Permanent Full-time position and you would be required to work Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.**

Wage: Labourer $15.00/hour Forklift Operator $19.49/hour

WHAT IT TAKES

Apply today if you meet the following requirements:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan Provincial driver’s license.
• Two years’ experience operating heavy and mobile equipment preferred. Previous relevant work experience will be considered.
• Valid certification to operate heavy equipment preferred.
• Possession of a valid CPR & First Aid certification card is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety regulations regarding heavy equipment operation and/or a certificate in heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to be safety conscious and willing to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform the physically strenuous and demanding tasks to fulfill all working conditions and physical demands.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Ability to maintain an accurate quality of work under stress and in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a respectable public image and conduct, interacting with customers in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

WHY CHOOSE REAL?

Here at REAL, we can offer unique experiences unlike any other organization:

• Make a difference in your own community.
• Be a part of an industry responsible to create fun and memorable moments for our guests.
• A wide range of employment opportunities to fit your own lifestyle – whether that’s committing to us in a full-time capacity or more of a casual role that is event specific and tailored around your own availability.
• We offer competitive wages and industry standard benefits.
• Matching Group RRSP plan.

For more information visit our website at www.realdistrict.ca. Submit resumes by July 6, 2025 via the link provided.

Please click the link to apply: https://apply.workable.com/j/43B6A52C29

While REAL appreciates the interest by all applicants, only those selected to advance to the next stage will be contacted. Note preference will be given to internal applicants holding existing REAL RWDSU seniority.