Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

Canada Cartage Group; Alberta; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotels

Car rentals

Gym memberships

Electronics discounts

Job summary

Canada Cartage Group is seeking a Warehouse employee in Alberta to manage the loading and unloading of trailers using forklifts. The role involves receiving and inspecting freight, maintaining inventory, and ensuring cleanliness. Candidates need a High School diploma, forklift experience, and shipping/receiving knowledge.

The position promises a cohesive team environment with benefits including discounted services and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have shipping and receiving experience.
• Previous experience within a warehouse environment.
• Must have experience driving a forklift.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and safely store incoming freight.
• Accurate order picking and documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position Summary

Warehouse employee will report to the Operations Superior and will work primarily on the Cross Dock loading and offloading trailers using a propane or electric forklift. Primary responsibilities will include receiving, inspecting, and safely storing incoming freight, as well as accurately picking, packing, and preparing orders for shipment. Additionally, the employee will play a critical role in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the warehouse, ensuring efficient inventory management and contributing to the smooth and timely flow of goods.

Schedule

Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

What you will do

• Maintaining quality and accuracy while receiving inbound stock items, and noting any deficiencies;
• Accurate order picking
• Completing required documentation neatly and accurately
• Manual labor (lifting up to 50 lbs)
• Safe and skilled operation of material handling equipment including a sit‑down counter balance forklift and a stand‑up deep reach truck and walkie‑riders
• Performing maintenance checks of material handling equipment
• Housekeeping and other general warehouse duties

What You’ll Bring

• High School (Grade 12) Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Previous experience within a warehouse environment
• Must have shipping and receiving experience
• Must have experience driving a forklift
• TDG and WHMIS training
• Previous experience with RF technology
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Skills & Competencies

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Work in a fast‑paced/physically demanding environment
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Strong attention to detail

Benefits

• Cohesive team and a positive, hard‑working atmosphere.
• Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
• Company wide recognition initiatives designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
• Perks – discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few
• Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver‑appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
• We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
• We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

Legal and EEO Statements

Canada Cartage is committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA). We are determined in meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA at any point in your application or employment duration, please let us know.

Committed to employment equity, Canada Cartage Systems LP encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups, and women.