We are seeking a Full time Dedicated Forklift Lead Hand to bolster our expanding team at our fast-paced cross-dock facility. This is a critical, hands-on leadership position where you will leverage your expertise as a skilled Forklift Operator to not only execute material handling tasks but also to coordinate and maintain the efficient flow of inbound and outbound freight.
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This role is ideal for a proactive, critical thinker who excels in a collaborative environment. As the lead hand your primary responsibility is ensuring the team adheres to all operational and safety protocols, making sure every team member is effectively and efficiently completing their assigned duties. We are looking for a long-term partner who can manage the dynamic demands of a cross-dock environment while driving team performance and consistency.
Position
Forklift Lead Hand
Shift
Monday - Thursday
5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Payrate: 23-25
Location: West Edmonton, not transit accessible
Type of role: Full time position
Advantages
A competitive pay rate.
A positive team environment where safety and smart work are valued.
An opportunity to grow with a company focused on long-term success.
Responsibilities
Operational & Safety Leadership
Maintain Floor Efficiency: Serve as the primary on-floor coordinator, directing team members and ensuring all operational workflows—from inbound unloading to outbound staging—are executed efficiently and without delay.
Task Prioritization: Proactively assign and adjust daily tasks for the team to meet critical deadlines and maintain the optimal flow of freight throughout the shift.
Safety & Compliance Oversight: Ensure the dedicated day team adheres to all company safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.
Team Organization: Actively contribute to and maintain a clean, highly organized, and safe working environment, setting the standard for the entire team.
Technical Proficiency: Experience or aptitude for quickly learning and operating Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Freight Management Software (specific experience with Freightway is a strong asset)
Hands-On Material Handling (Forklift)
Execute Safe Forklift Operations: Expertly and safely manage a sit-down counterbalance forklift, primarily within the 95% indoor cross-dock environment.
Process Inbound Materials: Efficiently and quickly unload all freight received from inbound sea can containers to minimize dwell time.
Optimize Freight Staging: Accurately stage, organize, and prepare materials on the dock to ensure seamless and error-free outbound shipping processes.
Ensure Load Security and Compliance: Properly load outbound trailers, focusing on strategic weight distribution and load stability to meet all safety and transportation standards.
Qualifications
Demonstrated Cross-Dock Expertise: Experience within a high-volume cross-dock or similar fast-paced logistics environment is an asset.
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a Lead Hand, Team Lead, or supervisory capacity, demonstrating the ability to coordinate workflow and direct a team.
Valid Forklift Certification: Must possess a current and valid certification for operating a Sit-Down Counterbalance Forklift.
Criminal Record Check (CRC): Ability to successfully pass a mandatory Criminal Record Check is required for employment.
Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrated ability to quickly assess flow issues, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Summary
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today!
How to apply?
1) Online: Apply directly to this job advert or register yourself online at www.randstad.ca
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 accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are seeking a Full time Dedicated Forklift Lead Hand to bolster our expanding team at our fast-paced cross-dock facility. This is a critical, hands-on leadership position where you will leverage your expertise as a skilled Forklift Operator to not only execute material handling tasks but also to coordinate and maintain the efficient flow of inbound and outbound freight.
This role is ideal for a proactive, critical thinker who excels in a collaborative environment. As the lead hand your primary responsibility is ensuring the team adheres to all operational and safety protocols, making sure every team member is effectively and efficiently completing their assigned duties. We are looking for a long-term partner who can manage the dynamic demands of a cross-dock environment while driving team performance and consistency.
Position
Forklift Lead Hand
Shift
Monday - Thursday
5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Payrate: 23-25
Location: West Edmonton, not transit accessible
Type of role: Full time position
Advantages
A competitive pay rate.
...
A positive team environment where safety and smart work are valued.
An opportunity to grow with a company focused on long-term success.
Responsibilities
Operational & Safety Leadership
Maintain Floor Efficiency: Serve as the primary on-floor coordinator, directing team members and ensuring all operational workflows—from inbound unloading to outbound staging—are executed efficiently and without delay.
Task Prioritization: Proactively assign and adjust daily tasks for the team to meet critical deadlines and maintain the optimal flow of freight throughout the shift.
Safety & Compliance Oversight: Ensure the dedicated day team adheres to all company safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all times.
Team Organization: Actively contribute to and maintain a clean, highly organized, and safe working environment, setting the standard for the entire team.
Technical Proficiency: Experience or aptitude for quickly learning and operating Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Freight Management Software (specific experience with Freightway is a strong asset)
Hands-On Material Handling (Forklift)
Execute Safe Forklift Operations: Expertly and safely manage a sit-down counterbalance forklift, primarily within the 95% indoor cross-dock environment.
Process Inbound Materials: Efficiently and quickly unload all freight received from inbound sea can containers to minimize dwell time.
Optimize Freight Staging: Accurately stage, organize, and prepare materials on the dock to ensure seamless and error-free outbound shipping processes.
Ensure Load Security and Compliance: Properly load outbound trailers, focusing on strategic weight distribution and load stability to meet all safety and transportation standards.
Qualifications
Demonstrated Cross-Dock Expertise: Experience within a high-volume cross-dock or similar fast-paced logistics environment is an asset.
Leadership Track Record: Proven experience in a Lead Hand, Team Lead, or supervisory capacity, demonstrating the ability to coordinate workflow and direct a team.
Valid Forklift Certification: Must possess a current and valid certification for operating a Sit-Down Counterbalance Forklift.
Criminal Record Check (CRC): Ability to successfully pass a mandatory Criminal Record Check is required for employment.
Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrated ability to quickly assess flow issues, prioritize tasks, and make sound decisions under pressure.
Summary
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply today!
How to apply?
1) Online: Apply directly to this job advert or register yourself online at www.randstad.ca
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 accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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