Forklift Lead

We are seeking a highly motivated Forklift Lead to join our dynamic team at a building supply company. This role involves operating a forklift and working as a warehouse associate to serve a variety of customers. You will be responsible for picking and loading orders, unloading supplies, and preparing orders for the next day. This position requires both indoor and outdoor work, with significant physical activity including lifting and hand-bombing items.

Minimum Requirements:

1. 1 year forklift experience in a narrow environment.
2. Ability to lift 50lbs continuously.
3. 1 year experience in a smaller warehouse.
4. 1 year customer service experience.
5. 1 year counterbalance experience with propane/electric forklifts.
6. AB certification for stand-up (reach and dockstocker) and sit-down forklifts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

1. Experience using RF scan guns.
2. Sit-down forklift experience.
3. Experience working for a competitor.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, and RSP matching. There are ample opportunities for career growth, with several employees having progressed from entry-level positions to higher roles within the company. Our diverse and inclusive culture values teamwork, customer satisfaction, and making everyone feel part of the team.

This role is based in a professional-grade building and construction distribution facility located in the SE foothills. The work environment includes two buildings and a large yard. The warehouse can be dusty due to drywall and concrete products. The role is physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly and up to 80lbs with a partner. Interaction with customers is frequent, requiring excellent multitasking and customer service skills. The shift generally runs from Monday to Friday, 6am - 5pm, with overtime possible. Reliable transportation is preferred due to the location of the facility.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in CALGARY, AB.

About Aerotek:

Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance, and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.