material handler - oakville.

Are you an experienced Material Handler looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in a safe and supportive work environment? We are seeking a dedicated and safety-conscious Material Handler to join a close-knit, collaborative team in Oakville, Ontario. In this essential role, you will be key to managing the movement of raw steel coils and finished products within a clean, modern manufacturing facility. Whether operating heavy equipment like an overhead crane or driving a sit-down counterbalance forklift, your contribution ensures production runs smoothly, efficiently, and above all, safely.

Position: Material Handler
Location: Oakville, ON
Hourly : $ 22.72/hour
Shift: 12:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Advantages
• Competitive hourly wage of $22.72/hour with consistent full-time hours.
• Steady, desirable afternoon shift schedule: Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM – 8:30 PM (no weekend work required).
• Transit-accessible facility location in Oakville, ON with free on-site parking.
• On-the-job training provided for specialized overhead crane operation.
• High-visibility vest, ear protection, safety glasses, and protective work sleeves fully provided by the employer.

• Welcoming, family-style culture with a small, supportive team environment.

Responsibilities
• Safe operation of a sit-down counterbalance forklift to move finished materials and raw inventory throughout the plant.
• Operate overhead cranes to safely lift, position, and transport heavy raw steel coils and bulk metal materials (training available).
• Load and unload materials on and off production machinery by hand, safely handling items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Perform physical general labor tasks, especially during initial onboarding, to support the overall manufacturing workflow.
• Inspect shipments and raw materials for quality, ensuring correct labeling, placement, and storage in warehouse bays.
• Adhere strictly to all corporate health and safety policies, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work floor to foster a safe environment for all team members.
• Assist team members and machine operators with raw material prep and general material logistics as needed.

Qualifications
• Valid external or in-house Forklift License/Certification (Sit-Down Counterbalance).
• Background working in the steel or heavy metals manufacturing industry (an asset).
• Prior overhead crane experience is preferred (training will be provided on-site).
• Must possess CSA-approved safety footwear (steel-toe boots/shoes).
• Physical capability to handle heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) and manual labor tasks daily.

Summary
If you meet the requirements of this role, please apply directly to this posting today!

Thank you.

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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