Heavy Equipment Handler Logistics Specialist

Randstad Canada; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Day shifts

Competitive wage

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced equipment handler to lead a high-priority warehouse relocation across Edmonton and Sherwood Park. You will manage hands-on loading, transport, and strategic positioning of heavy machinery with strict safety adherence and precision under tight deadlines.

The role offers Mon-Fri day shifts with 8-hour days and an hourly wage of CAD 22–23, with immediate hiring. This is an on-site opportunity requiring reliable transportation and a valid SDCB forklift

Qualifications

• Valid SDCB (Sit-Down Counterbalance) forklift ticket with hands-on experience handling up to 30,000 lbs.
• Reliable transportation with a valid driver's license for commuting between Edmonton and Sherwood Park.
• Ability to work outdoors and manage heavy loads with care and precision.

Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Machinery: Maneuver Sit-Down Counterbalance forklifts up to 30,000 lbs.
• Execute Warehouse Relocation: Load, unload, and transfer heavy equipment from Edmonton to Sherwood Park.
• Master Yard Operations: Prepare, stage, and load outbound flatbeds and transport trucks in outdoor yard conditions.
• Maintain Safety Rigor: Perform daily pre-operational equipment checks and follow site safety guidelines and PPE.

Skills

SDCB forklift operation

Heavy equipment handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Lead the execution of a high-priority warehouse relocation across the Edmonton and Sherwood Park areas. In this role, you will be responsible for the hands-on loading, transport, and strategic positioning of heavy-duty industrial machinery and critical assets. This position requires an experienced equipment handler capable of managing heavy-capacity moves with absolute precision, strict adherence to safety standards, and sharp attention to detail under tight operational deadlines.

Advantages

• Schedule & Shift Ready: Ready to start immediately for Mon-Fri day shifts (8 hours/day, 7/8 AM to 4/5 PM)
• Wage $22-23
• Looking to hire immediately

Responsibilities

• Operate Heavy Machinery: Maneuver Sit-Down Counterbalance (SDCB) forklifts rated to handle heavy equipment loads up to 30,000 lbs.
• Execute Warehouse Relocation: Load, unload, and transfer heavy equipment to move core operations from Edmonton to Sherwood Park.
• Master Yard Operations: Work safely in outdoor yard conditions to prepare, stage, and load outbound flatbeds and transport trucks.
• Maintain Safety Rigor: Execute daily pre-operational equipment checks and adhere strictly to site safety guidelines and PPE requirements

Qualifications

• Certified Operator: Valid SDCB (Sit-Down Counterbalance) Forklift ticket with verified hands-on experience handling extreme capacities up to 30,000 lbs.
• Reliable Transportation: Possess a personal vehicle and valid driver's license for commuting between site locations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are also committed to providing an accessible hiring process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.