Rug pole forklift operator - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 2,617,000 - 3,306,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day Shift

Afternoon Shift

Competitive pay

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring for a warehouse role in Calgary, Alberta. The position involves operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts with carpet roll attachments, learning custom carpet-cutting machinery, and handling RF scanner workflows to pick orders accurately.

Shifts include Day: 5:30 AM–2:00 PM and Afternoon: 1:00 PM–9:30 PM with a pay rate of $21.25 per hour. Training is provided on-site, and candidates must meet safety requirements and PPE policies.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating sit-down counterbalance forklifts with carpet roll attachments.
• CSA-approved steel-toe boots, safety vest, and face mask required.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts with standard forks and carpet roll pole attachments to handle flooring and paper goods.
• Learn to operate carpet-cutting machinery with on-site training.
• Process orders using RF scanners and manual pick lists for fast, accurate picking.
• Load and unload inbound/outbound trailers ensuring stock accuracy.
• First two to three weeks focus on onboarding and mastering warehouse flow before fully operating equipment.
• Lift up to 50 lbs while following safety standards and PPE policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Join a dynamic warehouse team where your precision and hands‑on drive directly keep supply chains moving across Western Canada. From mastering specialized equipment to keeping high‑demand product lines flowing seamlessly, you will play a vital role in delivering quality materials to customers every day. If you thrive in an active, supportive environment with real potential for long‑term growth, this is your place to build a rewarding career.

Advantages

• Day Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM
• $21.25 / hour

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklifts equipped with standard forks and specialized carpet roll pole attachments to safely handle a diverse inventory of flooring and paper goods.
• Learn to operate custom carpet‑cutting machinery with comprehensive, hands‑on on‑site training.
• Manage both digital RF scanner workflows and traditional manual pick lists to execute fast, accurate order picking.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers while ensuring stock accuracy throughout the warehouse.
• Dedicate your first two to three weeks to mastering foundational processing, physical sorting, and warehouse flow before stepping into full‑time equipment operation.
• Lift up to 50 lbs comfortably while adhering strictly to site safety standards, PPE requirements, and floor policies.

Qualifications

• Ready to tackle physical tasks, manual sorting, and inventory processing during your initial onboarding weeks before transitioning onto the forklift.
• Hands on experience operating sit‑down counterbalance with standard and carpet roll pole attachments and a valid forklift license.
• Safety‑Focused: Possess your own CSA‑approved steel‑toe boots, safety vest, and face mask, and take pride in maintaining an alert, safety‑first work area.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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.

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.