About this role
Red River Machine Shop is a machining and fabrication shop in Alma, QC, serving industrial customers across the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. We are hiring a forklift operator to move raw stock, finished parts and shipping crates around the shop floor and the loading yard.
The day starts with a pre-shift check of the lift and a look at the production and shipping board. From there you move steel and castings to the machines, stage finished work for pickup, load and unload flatbeds and vans, and keep the yard and aisles clear. You will work alongside machinists and the shipper, and you report to the shop supervisor.
What you'll be doing
- Equipment checks. Inspect the forklift at the start of each shift and report any fault to the supervisor before operating.
- Material handling. Move stock, work-in-progress and finished parts between the machines, storage racks and shipping area.
- Loading and unloading. Load and unload trucks and vans, check counts against the paperwork, and secure loads for transport.
- Housekeeping. Keep aisles, racks and the yard clear of obstructions and put material away in its marked location.
What they're asking for
- Certification. A valid forklift operator certificate recognized in Quebec, or willingness to complete our in-house training and evaluation.
- Experience. No previous experience required; we train the right candidate.
- Language. Working French for safety briefings, written instructions and communication with the shop team.
- Physical condition. Able to lift up to 25 kg, stand for the shift and work safely around moving equipment and machinery.
What the employer offers
- Premium. Shift premium paid on afternoon hours.
- Gear. Safety boots and all required protective equipment supplied by the shop.
- Leave. Two weeks of paid vacation after the first year, plus paid statutory holidays.
About truck driver work in Canada
What the work is
Drivers move freight between depots, warehouses and customers. Long-haul routes run for days or weeks away from home; regional routes return most nights. Canadian fleets run both automatic and manual heavy trucks, and hours of service are strictly regulated and electronically logged, so schedules are enforced rather than flexible.
What employers usually ask for
A provincial Class 1 licence for heavy trucks — or Class 3 for smaller vehicles — a clean commercial driving record, and a current medical fitness certificate. Most employers want two years of verifiable experience and a driver abstract. Cross-border routes may require a passport or a FAST card.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Foreign licences do not transfer directly. You generally have to obtain a Canadian provincial licence, and some provinces require training at an approved school first. Because this is provincial rather than federal, check the rules for the province you are targeting. Insurers often decline drivers without Canadian experience, which is why many newcomers start with a smaller carrier to build a record.