Material Handler
$27.86 per hourRandstad Canada
Are you an experienced forklift driver seeking a rewarding career move in heavy manufacturing? Randstad, a global leader in talent solutions, is proud to partner with a premier steel manufacturing employer to recruit a dedicated, safety-conscious Material Handler for a dynamic manufacturing & logistics facility. Our specialized recruiters are experts in their fields, committed to connecting skilled industrial talent with top employers where your expertise is valued and rewarded.
This full-time Material Handler position offers a competitive starting wage of $27.86 per hour, with exceptional potential for permanent hire. In this pivotal manufacturing & logistics role, you will support the plant supply chain, moving raw steel, semi-finished goods, and finished components. Working 8-hour shift schedules across days, afternoons, or nights, you will maintain seamless material flow across production bays, shipping docks, and yard storage. If you bring hands-on mobile equipment experience, external forklift licensing is not mandatory, as comprehensive in-house certification is provided on-site.
As a trusted recruitment partner, Randstad matches top candidates with leading organizations. In this role, you will be placed on assignment with our client partner, with strong opportunities to transition into a permanent position based on performance. Whether you are staging materials for press operators, loading trucks, or managing cycle counts, your daily contributions drive manufacturing & logistics excellence.
Advantages
Competitive starting wage of $27.86 per hour paid weekly
• Tremendous opportunity for permanent placement with a premier steel manufacturing employer.
• In-house forklift certification and safety training provided (external certification is not mandatory).
• Predictable 8-hour shift schedules across days, afternoons, or nights.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefit options available from day one through Randstad.
• Access to ongoing career development, skill advancement, and support from recruiters who are experts in their fields.
• Safe, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture in a growing manufacturing & logistics sector.
• Exclusive Randstad employee discount programs and financial wellness perks.
Responsibilities
Safely setup and operate propane forklifts, walkies, and stackers to transport heavy steel, bins, and parts throughout the plant
• Receive job instructions, pick lists, and shipping orders to accurately pick, stage, and move finished orders to stock locations.
• Load and unload transport trucks, verifying container quantities and bundle numbers against bills of lading and shipping papers
• Supply raw stock and parts to production departments—including sandblasters and press operators—and remove completed containers
• Operate RF scanners, tablets, and computer terminals to record additions, withdrawals, stock movements, and production quantities
• Perform routine cycle counts and stock inventory checks, verifying quantities, reporting discrepancies, and answering inventory inquiries
• Assemble, band, weigh, wrap, and label containers, skids, and bundles for secure shipping using banding tools and pallet wrappers
• Perform yard duties, safely stacking, arranging, and storing finished goods and weather-resistant steel inventory in outdoor storage
• Conduct daily pre-operational equipment inspections, refill propane tanks safely, monitor oil and water levels, and report mechanical defects
• Guide and train material handling operators in proper equipment operation, material staging, warehouse procedures, and truck loading
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment across all shipping docks, warehouse aisles, and production bays
Qualifications
Proven experience operating counterbalance propane forklifts, electric stackers, and material handling equipment in an industrial setting
• Working familiarity with RF barcode scanners, computerized inventory lookup, cycle counting, and digital ERP software
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort safely handling heavy ferrous and non-ferrous steel components, bins, and racking
• Sound understanding of shipping and receiving documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, pick lists, and BOMs
• Excellent attention to detail for inventory accuracy, container labeling, and product verification
• Solid organizational skills, capable of prioritizing staging tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing & logistics workflow.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with lead hands, machine operators, drivers, and supervisors effectively
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health, safety standards, hazard assessment, and equipment inspection protocols
Hands-on forklift operating experience (propane counterbalance or stacker); valid external license is an asset but not required as in-house certification is provided
• Previous experience working in steel manufacturing, heavy industrial production, or a manufacturing & logistics warehouse environment.
• Ability to work flexible 8-hour shift rotations (days, afternoons, or nights) as required by operational schedules.
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks including bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, banding skids, and walking across indoor bays and outdoor yard areas
• Ability to work with computers, tablets, and RF scanning guns for stock recording and order tracking
• High school diploma or equivalent education preferred.
• Reliable transportation to attend scheduled shifts punctually.
• CSA-approved steel-toe safety footwear and adherence to all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Summary
Conclusion
If you are a reliable candidate looking for a general labour role that offers great hours and steady pay, apply today! At Randstad, our expert recruiters specialize in matching job seekers with top opportunities in manufacturing & logistics. If this general labour position in Brantford doesn't fit your needs, contact our expert recruiters today to explore other exciting job opportunities. Take the next step in your career journey—our team is ready to guide you toward work that fits your expertise, ambitions, and lifestyle.
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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.
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 to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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