Forklift Operator - Hamilton

Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for a stable, long-term career opportunity in Hamilton, Ontario? Randstad Operational is currently seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator for a permanent position on the day shift (7:00 AM to 2:30 PM) within a leading manufacturing facility specializing in household and personal care products. In this role, you will play a critical part in day-to-day warehousing and logistics operations, ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished personal care goods. As a Counterbalance Forklift Operator, you will operate propane or electric counterbalance forklift trucks to transport materials across the plant floor, load and unload trailers at the loading dock, and stage inventory to support active production lines. Operating in a modern household goods manufacturing plant, you will maintain rigorous health, safety, and quality standards while keeping product workflow smooth and efficient throughout your shift.

Advantages

• Permanent, full-time position offering long-term job security within an essential manufacturing sector.
• Consistent day shift schedule (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM) allowing for predictability and work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits coverage package after the probation period.
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing warehouse in Hamilton, Ontario, with opportunities for skill advancement.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate counterbalance forklifts to load, unload, stack, and move materials and finished household and personal care products throughout the warehouse.
• Transport packaging materials, ingredients, and completed goods between storage warehouses, staging areas, and active production lines on the afternoon shift.
• Conduct pre-operational daily inspections on material handling equipment, reporting any mechanical faults, hazards, or maintenance needs immediately.
• Utilize RF scanners and warehouse management systems to track material movements, verify shipping/receiving documents, and maintain precise inventory records
• Assist in loading and unloading tractor-trailers at the loading dock while adhering strictly to dock safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by removing debris, clearing transit aisles, and following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification (specifically Counterbalance Forklift) from an accredited training provider.
• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of proven experience operating counterbalance forklifts within a manufacturing, logistics, or distribution facility.
• Ability to comfortably lift up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a fast-moving physical warehouse environment.
• Flexibility to reliably work the full day shift schedule (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday).
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with RF scanning technology or computerized inventory tracking systems.

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.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.