Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
The Maintenance Associate / Forklift Operator plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized medical supply warehouse while operating material handling equipment. This position combines equipment operation with facility maintenance, inventory support, and general warehouse duties in a highly regulated, temperature-controlled environment where attention to detail is critical.
Responsibilities
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Operate a reach forklift approximately 80% of the time to move, put away, replenish, and pick products throughout the warehouse.
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Perform manual lifting and material handling tasks approximately 20% of the time to support daily warehouse operations.
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Assist with inventory control activities, including counting, verifying, and organizing medical products.
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Use RF scanners to accurately pick, put away, and replenish products and to maintain real-time inventory accuracy.
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Maintain an accurate housekeeping log and complete daily cleaning and maintenance checklists.
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Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), corporate policies, and all safety policies, including safe work practices and proper use of equipment.
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Assist in picking orders, replenishment, and put-away tasks to support overall distribution and fulfillment operations.
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Perform other duties as requested by supervisory staff or distribution leadership.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a long-term, contract-to-hire path with the potential to grow into a permanent role that includes benefits and bonuses. Team members work in a very clean, well-organized environment where leadership treats employees with respect and appreciation. The culture values attention to detail, professionalism, and the use of modern technology, while still creating a supportive atmosphere with perks such as pizza lunches and opportunities for pay increases over time.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse that handles a wide range of products in a strictly controlled and clean setting. The facility is temperature-controlled, with work occurring approximately 60% of the time in room-temperature areas, 35% in cooler environments, and about 5% in freezer conditions. Freezer areas are maintained below -15°C, while cooler (fridge) zones range between 2–7°C. The work schedule runs Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The warehouse uses higher-level technology, including RF scanners and material handling equipment, and operates with a focused, detail-oriented culture where everyone is engaged in their work and quality standards are high. The team on the floor consists of about 13 people, fostering a collaborative yet professional environment. Due to the cooler conditions, employees dress appropriately for the temperature, ensuring comfort and safety throughout their shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.
Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.
La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.
Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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 regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
