Warehouse Associate / Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Warehouse Associate / Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Location: Wilkes Avenue, Winnipeg, MB

Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour, based on experience

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Employment Type: Temporary, full-time contract

Contract Dates: November 9 – December 18, 2026

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a reliable and experienced Warehouse Associate with counterbalance forklift experience for a temporary, full-time opportunity with a well-established company in Winnipeg.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on warehouse experience who is comfortable operating a counterbalance forklift, handling materials, and supporting daily warehouse operations. The position involves a combination of indoor warehouse work and occasional forklift operation in the outdoor yard on company property.

If you are safety-conscious, organized, physically fit, and enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, we encourage you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

  • Receive, unload, inspect, and process incoming shipments.
  • Verify products and maintain accurate inventory and receiving records.
  • Operate a counterbalance forklift to move and store materials safely within the warehouse and outdoor yard.
  • Pick, pack, weigh, label, and prepare orders for shipment.
  • Assist with loading trucks and preparing shipping documentation.
  • Organize, store, relocate, and consolidate inventory as required.
  • Process returned materials and ensure items are returned to their appropriate locations.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and yard.
  • Assist with assembling or rearranging shelving, racks, bins, and storage areas.
  • Perform quality checks and follow established safety procedures.
  • Support customer service activities by documenting customer concerns and communicating issues to management.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties and equipment maintenance as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on counterbalance forklift operating experience is required.
  • Previous warehouse experience is required.
  • Valid forklift certification or licence is an asset but not mandatory.
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good English communication skills, including reading and writing.
  • Previous customer service experience is an asset.
  • Ability to lift and handle packages weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

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Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • Are you available to work Monday to Friday, 7:0am to 3:30pm from November 9 to December 18, 2026?
  • Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Experience:

  • hands-on counterbalance forklift operating: 1 year (preferred)
  • warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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