Warehouse Forklift Operator

The Brick; Calgary; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join The Brick as a Warehouse Equipment Operator in Calgary. This role offers competitive starting wages, opportunities for advancement, and a chance to work in a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with material handling equipment and a customer-focused attitude, ensuring a rewarding career in our growing distribution network.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Competitive remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as equipment operator required, particularly on order picker.
• Ability to lift and carry loads exceeding 50 lbs.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate power and non-powered material handling equipment safely.
• Load and unload trucks efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of inventory and stock.

Skills

Material Handling

Customer Focus

Team Spirit

Safe Material Handling Techniques

Job description

Is this job for you?

COME AND TAKE PART IN THE GROWING DISTRIBUTION NETWORK AT THE BRICK!

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR COMPETATIVE WAGES?

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT?

A GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT?

The Brick is actively seeking to expand our distribution team. As Warehouse Equipment Operator you will be reporting to the Distribution Manager. We need enthusiastic people with a great customer focused attitude! The winning combination of team spirit and desire for career focused growth will ensure a rewarding experience in one of our fabulous distribution Centre!

The starting wage for this job is $18.25 with shift premium. Negotiable based on previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate power and non-powered material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Other material handling equipment may be considered.
• Loading and unloading trucks
• Picking and put-away of all product types
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of inventory/stock, stock locations, model numbers, manufacturer specifications and handling instructions
• Conduct all functions in a safe and efficient manner, in accordance with all policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Equipment operator experience on order picker is required. Experience on clamp truck is an asset. Other Material Handling Equipment experience will be considered.
• Ability to prepare customer orders by operating material handling equipment to lift and carry product exceeding 50 lbs. on a regular basis (loading sofas, etc.); some manual lifting is required to adjust the loads.
• Proficient knowledge of safe material handling techniques
• Able to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work shifts including evenings and weekends, as required
• Ability to pass a criminal background check sponsored by The Brick

Why The Brick?

• A flexible and comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental and Paramedical Services for you and your family
• Competitive remuneration package that will commensurate with experience
• Career progression potential with plenty of access to ongoing personal and professional development
• Employee discounts
• A dynamic environment to showcase your leadership talents.

Apply now

The Brick is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment, application, and selection process. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the process, please let the hiring manager know or reach out to [e-mail]