Yard Forklift Operator - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Permanent and temporary options

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an experienced forklift operator in Calgary to manage yard inventory and assist customers with pickups and loading. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

A valid forklift certification is required, with preference for sit‑down counterbalance and reach truck experience in outdoor settings. Shifts run Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with overtime opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid external forklift certification.
• Experience operating sit‑down counterbalance and reach trucks (outdoor yard experience is a plus).
• Able to perform heavy, repetitive lifting and work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Monday–Friday schedule with shifts from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit‑down counterbalance and reach trucks safely to load, unload, and move building supplies in the yard.
• Accurately pick orders to ensure customers receive the correct materials.
• Assist customers with order pickups and material loading at the yard or dock.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard by following safety protocols each shift.
• Perform heavy lifting and yard tasks to keep materials flowing smoothly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Sit-down counterbalance

Reach truck operation

Outdoor work

Customer service

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Join a team where your skill and precision keep Calgary moving. We’re looking for a dependable forklift operator to manage inventory, keep the yard running safely, and make sure our customers get exactly what they need, when they need it. If you take pride in a day of solid, hands‑on work with competitive pay and growth opportunities, we’d love to have you on board.

Advantages

• $22.00 / hour
• Monday – Friday (Shifts between 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Overtime available
• Comprehensive benefits package available
• Permanent and temporary options available

Responsibilities

• Operate sit‑down counterbalance and reach trucks safely to load, unload, and maneuver building supplies throughout the yard.
• Orchestrate accurate order picking to guarantee customers receive the exact materials required for their projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact by directly assisting customers with order pickups and material loading.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure yard environment by prioritizing workplace safety protocols every shift.
• Execute essential yard tasks involving heavy and repetitive lifting to keep materials flowing smoothly.

Qualifications

• Valid external forklift certification.
• Proven experience operating sit‑down counterbalance and reach trucks (previous outdoor yard experience is a strong asset)
• Comfortable performing heavy, repetitive lifting and working outdoors in varying conditions.
• Ready to tackle a Monday–Friday schedule with shifts varying between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Mobile and adaptable (while this position is transit‑accessible ( 10-15 minutes from the nearest bus stop) , having reliable personal transport opens up opportunities across our other local site locations.

Summary

If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you,

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.