Reach Truck Operator

Aerotek; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Reach Truck Operator for a contract-to-hire position in Airdrie, Alberta. The role involves operating forklifts for palletizing and wrapping boxes, managing inventory with a WMS, and handling loading/unloading tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience with stand-up forklifts and be prepared for a physically demanding work environment. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay increase after 4 months

Company lunches and picnic outings

Team-building events

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• 1 year of stand-up forklift experience (Crown Brand) preferred or 3+ years with standard Raymond reach or dockstocker.
• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to palletize and wrap boxes.
• Rack large skids in tall racking systems.
• Load and unload docked trailers.
• Pull customer orders using the WMS system.
• Receive inbound orders using WMS.

Skills

Stand Up forklift experience

Material handling

Loading and unloading operations

WMS systems knowledge

RF scanner skills

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Reach Truck Operator, working in the warehouse side of our production facility. You will be responsible for palletizing boxes and wrapping them after packaging. Spend the majority of your day operating a forklift, rack large skids in tall racking systems, and loading/unloading docked trailers. You will pull customer orders and receive inbound orders using our Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to palletize and wrap boxes.
• Rack large skids in tall racking systems.
• Load and unload docked trailers.
• Pull customer orders using the WMS system.
• Receive inbound orders using WMS.

Essential Skills

• 1 year of Stand Up forklift experience (Crown Brand) preferred or 3+ years with standard Raymond reach or dockstocker.
• Experience with forklift, material handling, and stand-up forklift operations.
• Proficiency in loading and unloading operations.
• Knowledge of WMS systems or computer usage.
• RF scanner and inventory management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift 10-20 lbs.
• Knowledge of inventory processes.
• Ability to stand for 12 hours.

Why Work Here

Experience a guaranteed pay increase after 4 months. Be a part of a growing company offering long-term permanent opportunities. Enjoy company lunches, picnic outings, and team-building events, fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

Enjoy a clean and tidy food manufacturing environment. Work the afternoon shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, equipped with steel-toed shoes.

Job Details

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Airdrie, Alberta

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.00/hr.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Airdrie, AB.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

Compensation & Benefits: Aerotek offers weekly pay, benefits including medical, dental, and vision, employee assistance, and discount programs.

Equal Opportunity: The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.