clamp truck driver - material handler.

Are you an experienced and safety-conscious Clamp Truck Driver looking for a temporary opportunity with the potential for permanent employment in Ajax, Ontario?

We are actively recruiting a dedicated Clamp Truck Driver (Material Handler 1) for a contract role within the dynamic distribution department of a leading company in the innovative packaging solutions sector.

This is a fantastic chance to get your foot in the door at one of the largest and most respected employers in the Ajax and Durham Region, offering a competitive wage of $24.00 per hour plus 1 hour premium for completing a 12 hour shift.

As a Clamp Truck Driver, you will play an absolutely crucial role in the facility's supply chain, showcasing your skills and work ethic for a potential long-term career.

Temporary, with potential opportunity for permanent hire

Location: Ajax, ON
Wage: $24..00+ Shift Premiums
Shift: Rotating Continental Shifts - 7 AM-7 PM and 7 PM-7 AM (two-week rotations)
*Week 1: 48 hours
*Week 2: 36 hours

Advantages
- A competitive wage of $24.00 per hour, plus an additional hour premium for completing a 12 hour shift
- Opportunity for permanent employment

- Working for one of the largest and most reputable employers in the manufacturing & logistics sector in the Durham Region.
- A structured 12-hour rotating shift schedule that provides for more days off.
- A workplace culture that prioritizes safety above all else.
- The opportunity to work in a supportive and professional team environment.
- The chance to develop your skills and advance your career in the manufacturing & logistics field.

Responsibilities
As a Clamp Truck Driver, your daily tasks will be essential to the distribution and production workflow. Your responsibilities will include:

- Operating a clamp truck and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently to manage inventory within the warehouse.
- Loading finished goods onto trucks for shipment to customers, ensuring all products are handled with care to prevent damage.
- Accurately filling out and recording all product movements in the BPCS inventory management system.
- Unloading raw materials, primarily large paper rolls, received from suppliers via railcars or trucks.
- Delivering unloaded materials to the appropriate department or staging them at production presses as required to ensure constant operation.
- Communicating clearly with the Distribution Supervisor, Warehouse Leadhand, and Cycle Counter to ensure proper placement of inventory.
- Performing general housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe warehouse environment, including sweeping floors.
- Conducting daily pre-shift inspections on your forklift or clamp truck and completing the corresponding inspection sheet.
- Performing minor preventative maintenance, such as changing propane tanks or topping up oil as required.
- Re-piling good quality skids in the designated outdoor area.

Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of grade 12 education (or equivalent experience) is required
- 2-3 years of related experience operating a CLAMP Truck is required, lift truck, reach truck, or other material-handling equipment is an asset
- Externally Recognized lift truck license is preferred
- Basic computer skills - ability to learn computer applications (BPCS)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Safety conscious and observes all mobile equipment rules
- Self-motivated: Capable of working independently without constant supervision.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work rotating shifts and adapt to the needs of the business
- Great asset if you have a previous background in paper or printing manufacturing background
- Pass background checks

Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a professional Clamp Truck Driver?

This is your chance to join a leading company in the manufacturing & logistics industry and make a significant impact. At Randstad, our recruiters are experts in their fields and are passionate about helping you find the right role.

Apply today on our website or connect with one of our specialized recruiters to learn more about this exciting opportunity in Ajax.

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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.

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