Yard Labourer / Forklift Operator

Job Type: Full-Time Contract

Starting Wage: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour (based on experience)

Seasonal position: 7 months contract with possible opportunity for permanent position transition or seasonal contract completion bonus

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking Yard Labourer / Forklift Operator to support daily yard, warehouse, and shipping operations at our Nisku facility.

This position is responsible for safely operating a forklift, moving and organizing inventory, loading and unloading trucks, maintaining the yard, and assisting with general labour duties. The successful candidate must be comfortable with heavy lifting, working outdoors year-round in Alberta's changing weather conditions, including winter temperatures, snow, and ice, and keeping up in a fast-paced environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesForklift & Material Handling

• Safely operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stack pallets, totes, raw materials, and finished products.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments efficiently and accurately.
• Move inventory between designated storage areas and maintain organized yard and warehouse locations.
• Assist with preparing customer orders and shipments for pickup or delivery.
• Verify product quantities and identify damaged or missing inventory.
• Follow safe loading, stacking, and material-handling procedures.

Yard & Facility Maintenance

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard, warehouse, and loading area.
• Perform snow removal, ice management, sweeping, debris removal, and general yard upkeep as required.
• Keep storage areas, loading zones, and access routes clear, organized, and accessible throughout the year.
• Work outdoors in all seasons, including winter conditions with snow, ice, wind, and below-freezing temperatures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and directing drivers to appropriate loading and unloading areas.
• Perform general maintenance and labour duties as assigned.

General Labour & Operations

• Perform physical labour, including lifting, carrying, moving, and organizing materials.
• Assist production and warehouse teams when required.
• Support inventory counts and ensure products are stored in their designated locations.
• Report equipment issues, damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous forklift operating experience is required.
• Valid forklift certification is preferred, or the ability to obtain certification as required.
• Experience in a yard, warehouse, shipping, receiving, or industrial environment is an asset.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and accuracy.
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in Alberta's weather conditions, including snow, ice, wind, and extreme cold.
• Able to perform physical duties safely in varying and sometimes challenging weather conditions.
• Willing to wear appropriate winter clothing and required PPE and transition between indoor and outdoor work as needed.
• Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• A valid driver's licence is an asset.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in both an indoor facility and outdoor yard, warehouse, and industrial facility.
• Regular outdoor work in all seasons, including winter conditions and below-freezing temperatures.
• Exposure to dust, soil-based materials, snow, ice, wind, and changing weather conditions.
• Frequent forklift operation, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive physical tasks.
• Workload and duties may vary based on shipping, receiving, production, and operational demands.
• Overtime may be required during busy periods.

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person