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Forklift Operator & Material Handler Full-Time

Location: Guelph, ON
Pay Rate: $21.00 – $23.00/hour (Paid Weekly via Direct Deposit)
Shifts: Day, Afternoon, Night, or Continental Rotations

Looking to step into a reliable, rewarding warehousing role with leading industrial employers in Guelph? We are hiring active, safety-minded material handlers and forklift operators to join high-volume distribution centers and production facilities. If you are looking for competitive pay, consistent full-time hours, and a clean, supportive work setting, this opportunity is for you!

Advantages
- Competitive Compensation: Earn $21.00–$23.00 per hour with predictable weekly direct deposits.
- Shift Flexibility: Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle—Day, Afternoon, Night, or Continental shifts available.
- Modern Work Facilities: Work inside safe, well-kept, climate-controlled environments with up-to-date machinery.
- Career Pathing: We partner with companies who offer potential for permanent opportunities with avenues to expand your skill set and certifications.

Responsibilities

- Material Handling & Equipment Operation: Safely drive Counterbalance, Raymond Reach, Order Picker, or Walkie trucks to move, stage, load, and unload product.
- Logistics & Inventory Support: Process incoming freight, organize staging areas, and maintain orderly aisles across the warehouse floor.
- Scanning & Accuracy: Use RF scanners to scan barcodes, manage stock movements, and verify inventory counts.
- Safety Standards: Conduct routine pre-shift equipment inspections and strictly adhere to all health and safety protocols.

Qualifications
- Hands-on Experience: Minimum 1 year operating material handling equipment within a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing setting.
- Valid Certification: Active internal or external license/certification for Counterbalance, Reach Truck, or Power Walkie.
- Reliability & Team Spirit: Dependable attendance, strong attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.
- Physical Readiness: Comfortable lifting, performing active warehouse duties, and meeting target pick goals.

Summary
Ready to Take the Next Step? Don’t wait for the right opportunity—grab it! Step up your career today and secure a high-paying role with top local employers.

How to Apply:
- Apply Directly to This Posting: Click the "Apply Now" button below to send your resume straight to our Guelph recruitment team.
- Browse Our Website: Visit our online careers portal to explore additional contract and full-time opportunities that match your background.
- Apply via the Randstad App: Download the Randstad App (available on iOS and Android) to apply with a single tap, track your application status, and manage your shifts on the go!

Note* This is a general posting for future talent needs at Randstad. By applying, you agree to be added to our talent pool and may be contacted for a general screening as new positions arise.

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 View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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