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Experienced Forklift Operator – Heavy Equipment Supplier

Job in Acheson, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listing for: Randstad Canada
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    General Labor, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 21 CAD Hourly CAD 20.00 21.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Acheson

This position begins as a critical 3-week contract to cover a scheduled leave. For the right candidate, this is a high-visibility opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and reliability, potentially leading to a permanent role within our growing team.

The Details:

Term: 3-Week Contract (Potential for permanent transition)

Schedule:

Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Compensation: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Location:

Acheson, AB

What You Bring:

Industrial

Experience:

Proven track record handling heavy equipment components or oversized industrial loads.

Precision & Safety:
Mastery of forklift operations in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Reliability:
Commitment to the full duration of the contract with a professional work ethic.

Advantages
Accelerate your career in a high-intensity operational environment. You will join a team of seasoned professionals dedicated to maintaining the industry's highest standards for safety, precision, and quality.

Responsibilities
Advanced Equipment Operation:
Demonstrate technical proficiency in operating specialized machinery, including Stand-up Electric Narrow Aisle Reach Trucks and Counterbalance Forklifts, within high-density environments.

Integrated Logistics:
Orchestrate the staging, transfer, and flow of materials. Manage the precision loading and unloading of transport vehicles to ensure seamless shipping and receiving operations.

Physical Capability:
Consistently perform high-capacity manual labor, with the ability to safely and effectively maneuver loads weighing between 50 and 75 lbs.

Operational Safety & Compliance:
Uphold rigorous safety standards and regulatory compliance while proactively maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility.

Qualifications
Qualifications &

Competencies:

Technical Mastery & Certification:
Holds valid certifications for both Reach Truck and Sit-Down Counterbalance (SDCB) forklifts. Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in operating stand-up electric narrow-aisle and counterbalance equipment in high-density environments.

Physical Resilience:
Proven ability to manage physically demanding workloads, including the consistent and safe execution of heavy lifting and high-capacity manual labor.

Professionalism & Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information clearly through both written and verbal channels. A versatile team player who excels in autonomous tasks while contributing to a high-performance, team-centric culture.

Operational Excellence:
Driven by a robust work ethic and an uncompromising commitment to safety standards, reliability, and continuous process improvement.

Summary
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes directly to Toni Ryder at  We look forward to hearing from you!

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming;
Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to  to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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