Outdoor Forklift Operator
AerotekJob Title: Forklift Operator Yard Operations
Job Description
This full-time Forklift Operator position supports busy yard and warehouse operations at a well-established manufacturing facility in Calgary. You will primarily operate outdoor sit-down counterbalanced forklifts to move materials efficiently and safely throughout the yard and warehouse, including handling long I-joists and other build
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ing materials. In addition to forklift operation, you will assist with general labour tasks, material handling, and organizing the yard to support smooth production and shipping activities.
Responsibilities
• Operate outdoor sit-down counterbalanced forklifts to move materials safely and efficiently throughout the yard and warehouse.
• Handle long and oversized loads, including I-joists up to 60 feet in length, ensuring safe and stable transport.
• Perform routine inspections and basic checks on forklift equipment to verify proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
• Load, unload, and relocate materials as needed to support production, shipping, receiving, and yard operations.
• Organize warehouse and yard layout to maximize space utilization and maintain clear, safe traffic paths for equipment and personnel.
• Use RF scanners and other tools to track inventory movement and support accurate shipping and receiving processes.
• Assist with general labour tasks such as material handling, stacking, sorting, and preparing products for shipment.
• Support production activities by moving raw materials and finished products to designated areas in a timely manner.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds as part of daily yard and warehouse duties.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies, including safe operating practices for forklifts and other equipment.
• Work collaboratively with machine operators and other team members in the yard to ensure efficient workflow and clear communication.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in both the yard and warehouse, promptly addressing debris or obstructions.
• Identify and report any equipment issues, safety hazards, or process concerns to the appropriate personnel.
• Contribute to a safety-focused and reliable work culture by consistently demonstrating safe work habits and attention to detail.
Essential Skills
• Valid Alberta forklift certificate from a recognized third-party provider (not an in-house ticket).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience operating outdoor sit-down counterbalanced forklifts.
• Proven experience working in outdoor yard environments with material handling responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to move oversized loads, including long materials such as I-joists up to 60 feet.
• Hands-on general labour experience in a warehouse, yard, or production setting.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and commitment to safe work habits.
• Experience with material handling in support of production, shipping, and receiving operations.
• Ability to perform routine inspections and basic maintenance checks on forklift equipment.
• Capability to work reliably in varying outdoor conditions while maintaining productivity and safety.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience working with wood or lumber products in a manufacturing or construction-related environment.
• Familiarity with RF scanners for inventory tracking and shipping/receiving processes.
• Experience in production environments where coordination between yard, warehouse, and machine operators is required.
• Comfort working with new or upgraded machinery and adapting to evolving processes.
• Strong organizational skills for optimizing yard and warehouse layout and material flow.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and support a positive, low-turnover work culture.
Why Work Here?
Employees join a stable, well-established manufacturing environment that offers profit sharing upon p