general labourer - warehouse associate, immediate start, short-term contract.

Looking for reliable full-time hours, weekly pay, and 3- to 4-day weekends every week? We are hiring multiple General Labourers, Warehouse Associates & Material Handlers for our logistics facility in Oshawa.

Position Details:

Type: Full-Time, Short-Term Contract (Immediate Start – Runs through December 13th)

Weekly Schedule: 10-Hour Shifts (Work 4 days one week, 3 days the next!)

Pay Frequency: Weekly Pay

Available Shift Options:

Day Shift 1A (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday (4 days on, 3 days off)

Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday (3 days on, 4 days off)

Day Shift 1B (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Week 1: Thursday to Saturday (3 days on, 4 days off)

Week 2: Wednesday to Saturday (4 days on, 3 days off)

Night Shift 2A (5:00 PM – 3:30 AM)

Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday (4 days on, 3 days off)

Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday (3 days on, 4 days off)

Night Shift 2B (5:00 PM – 3:30 AM)

Week 1: Thursday to Saturday (3 days on, 4 days off)

Week 2: Wednesday to Saturday (4 days on, 3 days off)

Advantages
Guaranteed Immediate Start: Lock in your spot now and start working this week (Contract runs through December 13th).

Weekly Direct Deposit: Reliable, competitive pay deposited directly into your account every Friday.

Work With Friends & Family: Group applications welcome—apply together, ride-share, and work the same shift.

More Days Off: Built-in 3-day and 4-day weekends every single week to rest, recharge, or handle personal commitments.

Clean & Safe Facility: Modern, bright, climate-controlled Oshawa warehouse with strict safety standards and gear provided.

No Lengthy Interviews: Fast, hassle-free hiring process—get approved and on the schedule fast.

Responsibilities
Loading & Unloading: Safely unload trailers, sort incoming freight, move cartons, and stage skids for outbound shipments.

Order Picking & Packing: Accurately pick, sort, verify, and pack items using RF barcode scanners and pick sheets.

Palletizing & Staging: Stack cases, wrap pallets with shrink wrap, apply shipping labels, and use manual pallet jacks/pump trucks to move loads.

Material Handling & Lifting: Comfortably lift, carry, and maneuver boxes and merchandise (up to 40–50 lbs) throughout your shift.

Cross-Training & Rotation: Opportunity to learn multiple areas of the floor, including receiving, sorting, and shipping departments.

Site Cleanliness & Safety: Keep aisles clear of debris, dispose of empty cardboard/pallets, and maintain a tidy, hazard-free workstation.

Qualifications
Schedule & Contract Commitment: Must be available for 10-hour shifts and committed to working through the contract end date of December 13th.

Physical Capability: Comfortable standing, bending, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly throughout a 10-hour shift.

Safety Footwear: CSA-approved safety boots (green triangle tag required; composite or carbon toe is recommended due to on-site metal detectors).

Reliable Commute: Ability to reliably get to and from the Oshawa facility for your assigned shift (especially for 6:00 AM starts and 3:30 AM finishes).

Background Verification: Must be eligible to work in Canada and able to pass a standard criminal record check.

Work Ethic & Experience: Punctual, reliable, and ready to get to work. No prior warehouse experience required—full on-the-job training provided!

Summary
This is an excellent contract opportunity offering guaranteed hours, weekly pay, and multi-day weekends in Oshawa! With 250+ openings, spots will fill fast.

How to Apply:

Direct Apply: Submit your resume right here on Indeed.

Fast-Track Application: Email your updated resume directly to View email address on randstad.com with the subject line "Oshawa Warehouse Associate"

Please 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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