Platform Picker - Order Picker

Aerotek; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Order Picker Operator for the Edmonton area, focusing on accurate order picking and safe material handling. The role involves operating platform picker and reach forklifts, using RF scanners, and learning product lines through initial training on the shipping line, with progression to full-time lift truck operation.

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., on-site at our Northwest Edmonton warehouse, with a contract-to-hire pathway and a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of warehouse experience.
• Minimum 6 months of platform picker (order-picker) forklift experience, with priority on this skill.
• Reach forklift experience and comfort operating stand-up lift equipment.
• Proven experience with forklift and pallet jack operation.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, with the ability to seek assistance for heavier freight.
• Experience using RF scanners for order picking, shipping, and inventory tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking and shipping.
• Ability to work the afternoon shift schedule consistently (1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday).

Responsibilities

• Operate a platform picker (order-picker) forklift to select orders from racking.
• Operate a reach forklift and other stand-up material handling equipment as required.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to complete order picking, shipping, and inventory tasks.
• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including verifying orders, labeling, and staging freight.

Skills

Order-picker forklift

Reach forklift

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Attention to detail

Afternoon shift availability

Lift up to 50 lbs

Warehouse experience

Job description

Job Title: Order Picker Operator Afternoon Shift

Job Description

This role is based at a Northwest Edmonton warehouse where you operate platform picker (order-picker) and reach forklifts to accurately select and move products from racking. You start by training on the shipping line to learn products, customers, and processes, then progress through departments such as quality control before transitioning to full-time lift truck operation. The position focuses on efficient order picking, safe material handling, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and productivity on the afternoon shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate a platform picker (order-picker) forklift as the primary piece of equipment to select orders from racking.

• Operate a reach forklift and other stand-up material handling equipment as required.

• Use RF scanners and warehouse management systems (WMS) to complete order picking, shipping, and inventory tasks.

• Perform shipping and receiving activities, including verifying orders, labeling, and staging freight.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 6 months of warehouse experience.

• Minimum 6 months of platform picker (order-picker) forklift experience, with priority placed on this skill.

• Reach forklift experience and comfort operating stand-up lift equipment.

• Proven experience with forklift and pallet jack operation.

• Ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs, with the ability to seek assistance for heavier freight.

• Experience using RF scanners for order picking, shipping, and inventory tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in picking and shipping.

• Ability to work the afternoon shift schedule consistently (1 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday).

Why Work Here?

You join a growing, North Americawide organization that operates out of a brand-new, very clean warehouse with a strong focus on safety and employee well-being. The role offers a contract-to-hire pathway, a competitive total rewards package that includes RRSP matching, standard benefits, and a boot program, as well as the potential to earn year-end bonuses. The culture emphasizes team appreciation through events such as company barbecues and pizza parties, fostering a friendly and supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Work Environment

Monday to Friday on the afternoon shift from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., providing approximately 42.5 hours per week.

Transit Accessible North Edmonton

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.37 - $22.37/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 Edmonton,AB.

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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.

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.

La société souscrit au principe d'équité 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.