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Heavy Equipment Forklift Operator

Canada, Calgary 23.00 - 28.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted May 28, 2026
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We serve as the ultimate operational lifeline for Calgary's industrial sector, delivering the heavy-duty equipment solutions local businesses rely on when the pressure is highest. This goes far beyond standard warehouse work—you will be directly responsible for managing high-value, critical infrastructure assets that keep our city functioning through its most demanding seasonal rushes. If you are ready to command heavy machinery where your technical skill and structural precision truly carry weight, your station is ready.

Job Responsibility

  • Drive daily warehouse operational flows, enforcing elite organizational standards and maximizing space efficiency without compromising safety
  • Master heavy industrial machinery, safely operating both sit-down counterbalance and rugged, rough-terrain forklifts to transport and stage critical assets
  • Enforce immaculate quality control protocols, meticulously logging and auditing technical documentation for every incoming and outgoing asset
  • Rally alongside a high-velocity logistics team to crush performance benchmarks and maintain fluid operations during peak seasonal surges
  • Anchor the front-line workflow during a reliable 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM day shift, executing smooth handoffs and ensuring an uninterrupted supply chain
  • Streamline the receiving process by unloading freight and conducting meticulous audits of received goods to ensure inventory integrity
  • Orchestrate the staging and preparation of products to maximize shipment throughput and minimize delays
  • Manage high-volume packaging and labeling with a focus on structural security and 100% address accuracy
  • Serve as the first line of defense in quality control, identifying structural or aesthetic defects and escalating issues to the leadership team
  • Handle physical logistics with precision, including sorting, labeling, and organized inventory placement
  • Leverage specialized logistics software to coordinate complex shipping schedules and meet mission-critical deadlines
  • Provide versatile assistance to production teams, including part separation and outdoor operations as required
  • Utilize material-handling equipment, including forklifts and overhead cranes, following comprehensive safety and operational training

Requirements

  • extensive, hands-on experience and validated technical dexterity piloting both indoor counterbalance and outdoor rough-terrain forklifts
  • sit down counter balance experience
  • must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds regularly
  • able to maintain accuracy in packing and shipping
  • keep the workspace tidy and organized
  • adhere to warehouse safety guidelines and procedures
  • must live in the Calgary area
  • possess immediate availability
  • hold a valid driver's license and own a reliable vehicle

Nice to have

  • Overhead Crane experience
  • previous experience in a warehouse environment

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Supportive work environment
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