Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Upstream Data is seeking a disciplined and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. Working in tandem with our current Forklift Operator, you will be a key part of a two-person handling team responsible for the precise movement of materials, loading and unloading deliveries, and maintaining the organized storage of assets critical to our energy-tech production.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative professional who thrives in a shared workspace, ensuring that inventory moves efficiently while upholding the highest standards of safety and procedural compliance.

- Material Handling & Team Collaboration

- Work closely with the existing Forklift Operator to coordinate the movement of materials between production areas, storage facilities, and loading docks.

- Execute the safe loading and unloading of goods from trucks, ensuring clear communication with your partner to manage traffic and workflow safely.

- Organise and stage inventory to optimize warehouse space and support production timelines.

- Perform routine daily inspections and basic maintenance on forklifts and related warehouse equipment to ensure operational readiness.

- Inspect incoming and outgoing products to verify they meet company quality standards and specifications.

- Maintain accurate, real-time records of inventory movements and deliveries.

- Adhere to all company policies, provincial safety regulations (Alberta OHS), and industry best practices.

- Maintain valid safety tickets and certifications required for both warehouse and potential field-based tasks.

- Actively participate in maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment through shared responsibility.

- Assist the broader warehouse team with essential tasks including packaging, labeling, and inventory auditing.

- Collaborate with the procurement and production teams to ensure timely material availability.

Qualifications & Skills

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Valid forklift operator certification is mandatory.

- Proven experience operating industrial forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.

- Familiarity with warehouse flow, inventory management principles, and shipping/receiving documentation.

- Excellent communication skills and a "team-first" attitude, specifically the ability to coordinate tasks effectively with another operator in the same area.

- Physical Requirements: Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting heavy objects and remaining mobile throughout the shift.

Working Conditions & Hours

- Standard Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

- Punctuality is essential; the employee is expected to be at their station and ready to commence work by 8:00 am.

- Work is performed in an industrial warehouse setting alongside other machinery and personnel.

How to Apply

If you are a safety-first operator who enjoys working as part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply directly through our website, or send your resume & cover letter to Jobs@upstreamdata.ca with the subject line: Forklift Operator - Llyodminster - {your name}