Forklift Operator- Receiver
AerotekJob Title: Forklift Operator - Reach & Sit down
Pay: 22$
Location: South West Edmonton
Job Description
This role focuses on receiving industrial supplies and materials by operating a sit-down forklift for most of the day, unloading and loading containers, and accurately verifying shipments against documentation. The position combines hands-on material handling with detailed paperwork review an
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d regular communication with drivers and warehouse team members.
Responsibilities
• Operate a sit-down forklift to unload and load containers of industrial supplies such as valves and other large parts for the majority of the workday.
• Use reach forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed to move, stage, and store inventory safely and efficiently.
• Receive incoming product, cross-reference paperwork to crates and products, and verify accuracy against bills of lading, purchase orders, and other shipping documents.
• Review and process shipping and receiving documentation, including BOLs and PO numbers, and support cross-border documentation requirements when needed.
• Read and interpret picking tickets, heat tracing numbers, and serial numbers to ensure correct identification and placement of inventory.
• Communicate clearly with drivers, warehouse staff, and other departments to confirm deliveries, resolve discrepancies, and verify documentation.
• Occasionally step off the forklift to manually handle product, inspect shipments, and assist with verification tasks.
• Maintain accurate inventory by properly labeling, organizing, and recording received materials in coordination with warehouse processes.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to address issues with shipments, documentation, or inventory discrepancies.
• Support overall warehouse cleanliness and organization by sweeping, tidying, and helping keep work areas orderly during slower periods.
• Collaborate with pickers, quality control, packers, and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow and timely processing of incoming materials.
• Follow all safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines while working in the warehouse and around material handling equipment.
Essential Skills
• Proven ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently; in-house or expired certification is acceptable.
• Experience operating a reach forklift or reach truck in a warehouse or material handling environment.
• Hands-on shipping and receiving experience, including working with BOLs, PO numbers, and standard receiving documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret picking tickets, heat tracing numbers, and serial numbers with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with drivers, team members, and other departments.
• Solid problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve issues with shipments, documentation, and inventory.
• Reliable transportation to and from the facility, as public transit is not available to this location.
• Comfort working with industrial parts such as valves and other large components in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to perform material handling tasks, including unloading, order picking, and inventory organization.
• Willingness to assist with general warehouse housekeeping and organization when workload is light.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Previous experience working with valves or other large industrial parts is an asset.
• Experience using jib cranes or similar lifting equipment in a warehouse or industrial environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and basic inventory systems for order picking and receiving is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cross-border documentation processes for shipments is a plus.
• Background in shipping and receiving within a multi-department warehouse is helpful.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a temp-to-perm pathway, providing the chance to grow into a long-term role within a stable warehouse operation. You work alongs