forklift operator.

Immediate Openings: Forklift Operators & Material Handlers Kitchener, ON

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
Hourly Rate: $21.00 – $23.00 / hour (Based on experience + shift differentials)
Job Type: Full-Time

Level Up Your Warehouse Career in KW!
Ready to put your operator skills to work in a setting that actually values your time and dedication? Randstad Canada is seeking dependable equipment operators for high-priority material handling roles across top manufacturing and distribution facilities in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Forget short-term fill-in work. We specialize in connecting talent with reliable industrial operations that feature updated fleets, organized workspaces, and steady hours.

Advantages
- Consistent Pay: $21.00 – $23.00/hour with weekly direct deposit payouts.
- Shift Variety: Choose the schedule that fits your life—Day, Afternoon, Night, and Continental rotations available now.
- Top-Tier Facilities: Work inside clean, well-lit, temperature-controlled distribution hubs with modern, serviced equipment.
- Internal Growth: Partner with employers that actively train and promote top operators into lead hand and management roles.

Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Efficiently run material handling units such as Counterbalance, Raymond Reach, Stand-Up Reach, Order Pickers, or Electric Pallet Jacks (Walkies).
- Freight & Material Flow: Execute smooth loading/unloading of incoming and outgoing trailers, transfer inventory, and stage materials for production lines.
- Inventory Control: Utilize handheld RF scanners to record product movement, update systems, and keep stock counts accurate.
- Facility Safety: Perform daily pre-operational equipment checks and adhere to site safety protocols to maintain a hazard-free work environment.

Qualifications
- Certification: Valid, active Forklift License/Certification is a STRONG asset (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, or Walkie).
- Experience: 1+ years of recent experience driving material handling equipment in a busy manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics setup.
- Reliability: Strong attendance record, punctual work habits, and a collaborative team mindset.
- Performance: Capable of maintaining high accuracy and safety standards in a active, goal-driven facility.

Summary
Randstad's local recruitment teams are actively reviewing applications for immediate start dates across the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

How to Connect With Us:
- Submit Your Resume: Click Apply Now to send your details straight to our local recruitment team.
- Set Up Your Profile: Register with Randstad Canada to receive instant notifications for new industrial roles in KW.
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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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