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Yard Equipment/Forklift Operator
@ Foremost
Hythe, Alberta
Overview
Foremost is hiring a full-time Yard Equipment/Forklift Operator at its Hythe, Alberta facility, reporting to the Production Manager. The role covers loading and unloading trucks, inventory documentation, minor routine maintenance and strict safety compliance. The posting lists competitive compensation, paid vacation, health, dental and disability benefits, and an RRSP or pension match.
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts and yard equipment safely
- Load and unload trucks, pallets and skids
- Support inventory control with accurate documentation
- Perform pre-operational inspections and routine maintenance
- Follow all safety policies and compliance regulations
Requirements summary:
- Experience with routine maintenance operations
- Forklift safety training certificate an asset
- Able to lift heavy material
- Strong attention to detail and work ethic
- Able to work independently and communicate verbally
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift safety training certificate |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Wellness, Paid training |
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Foremost
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Full company description
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been associated with our remarkable line of off-road tracked and wheeled vehicles and our Foremost vehicles are in operation around the globe, moving equipment, supplies, and people across some of the most difficult terrain imaginable. However, through strategic acquisitions and growth, Foremost is now one of the largest, most geographically diverse industrial manufacturers in Western Canada. Our mobile equipment product lines include: Code & Non-Code Hydrovac Trucks, Dual Rotary Drills, Tracked & Wheeled Off Highway Vehicles, Mining Equipment & Tooling and Oilfield Drilling Equipment.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,993
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 333
- Reported office locations
- 1225 64 Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8P9, CA
- 6614 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 2W8, CA
- 630 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, CA
- 9816 100 Ave, Hythe, Alberta T0H, CA
- Business categories
- E-Commerce
- Brand Marketing
- Oil and Gas
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Foremost
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Foremost has been a central player in the Western Canadian energy story going back to 1948, when our energy equipment product lines were under the Universal Industries name. Foremost's energy equipment product lines include: Shop & Field Fabricated Tanks, Industrial Coatings, Oil & Gas Production Equipment, Pressure Vessels, Steam Generators and Compression Equipment. Since 1965, the Foremost name has been…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1965 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 35 |
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Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Yard Equipment/Forklift Operator for our facility located in Hythe, Alberta. This position reports to our Production Manager and is responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks, minor maintenance work, supporting control with inventory documentation and full adherence and full adherence to safety compliance regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklifts and equipment in a safe manner
- Perform pre-operational inspections
- Determine safe lifting capacities
- Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platform, cars, transport trucks and lifting devices
- Ship and receive products
- Support inventory control with accurate documentation
- Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations
- Work with production to ensure efficient flow of needed materials
- Perform routine maintenance
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- Forklift Safety Training certificate an asset
- Experience with routine maintenance operations
- Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Able to effectively communicate verbally
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to work independently and with minimal direction to all written and verbal work instructions
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
- Must be physically able to lift heavy material
- Safety training an asset, but will train as required
What we Offer
- Competitive Compensation.
- In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
- Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
- Paid Vacation.
- Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
- Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
- Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
- Collaborative Team Environment.
- Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
- Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.
About Foremost
Foremost is a large and diverse industrial manufacturer. We specialize in equipment for oil & gas, mining, construction and water well markets and have grown to be one of the largest vacuum truck manufacturers in Canada. In early 2019, Foremost acquired the operating assets of Steel Craft Inc. and JTL Industries, leading to the addition of ULC Fuel Tanks and Agriculture Grain Bins to Foremost’s product line. With multiple locations in Alberta, a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 400 employees and a unique depth of expertise Foremost is a company with great people, great
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