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Hiring Now: Forklift Operators (Brantford & Surrounding Areas)

Position: Material Handling Specialist / Forklift Operator
Location: Brantford, Paris, and surrounding local areas
Compensation: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour (Enjoy convenient, weekly direct deposit)
Shifts Available: Days, Afternoons, Nights, and Continental Rotations

Are you a skilled equipment operator who takes pride in precision, safety, and reliability? We don't just see you as another face on the warehouse floor—we see you as the backbone of a thriving local supply chain.

Randstad Canada is actively partnering with top-tier manufacturing hubs and distribution centers throughout the Brantford region. We connect hard-working professionals with premium local employers who heavily invest in their teams, enforce strict safety standards, and provide clear avenues for career advancement.

Advantages
- Predictable, Competitive Income: Earn between $21.00 and $25.00/hour, paid out weekly.
- Work-Life Balance: Choose a stable, consistent shift schedule that actually fits your personal life.
- Premium Facilities: Work inside modern, bright, climate-controlled, and highly organized workspaces with top-of-the-line machinery.

- Career Progression: We partner with organizations that prioritize internal promotions, offering you a direct line into leadership and supervisory roles.

Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate a variety of machinery, including Counterbalance, Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, or Walkies.
- Shipping & Receiving Support: Manage inbound and outbound logistics by loading/unloading trailers to keep production lines flowing smoothly.
- Inventory Management: Utilize RF scanners to accurately track, log, and organize stock movements.
- Safety Protocols: Conduct mandatory daily pre-shift equipment inspections and maintain an organized, hazard-free work environment.

Qualifications
- Valid Credentials: A current, valid forklift certification is highly preferred (Reach, Counterbalance, Raymond Reach, or Walkie).
- Proven Track Record: At least 1 year of hands-on experience driving forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse or manufacturing setting.
- Reliability: Exceptional punctuality, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Precision: High attention to detail to ensure accuracy during fast-moving peak production hours.
- Safety First: A proactive commitment to protecting yourself and your colleagues every single day.

Summary
We are fast-tracking qualified candidates for immediate screening interviews! Opportunities are available across Brantford, Paris, and nearby communities.

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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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