forklift operator.

We are thrilled to present an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated Forklift Operator to join a top-tier team in Brantford, Ontario. In this role, you will be an essential part of the manufacturing & logistics team, ensuring the smooth and efficient daily movement of goods. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a rewarding position that maximizes your material handling expertise while offering an excellent work-life balance. As a global leader in talent solutions, Randstad connects skilled individuals like you with leading employers. This position is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity where you will work directly on-site at our client's facility, benefiting from a supportive environment and stable hours.

As a Forklift Operator specializing in manufacturing & logistics, your day-to-day schedule will be dynamic and highly productive. Your shift will be evenly split between several critical warehouse functions. You will be responsible for receiving product safely off the arriving trucks, picking precise orders, building sturdy pallets, and loading outgoing trucks for distribution. In addition to operating machinery, a key component of this Forklift Operator role involves technological accuracy. You will be responsible for inputting all ingoing, outgoing, and picking data directly into the facility's computer system to maintain real-time inventory precision.

This position is located in Brantford, Ontario and requires full-time on-site presence. The facility operates with highly flexible scheduling options, meaning we currently have both afternoon shifts and day shifts available to perfectly match your lifestyle and personal preferences. Please note that this position is an English-only role, as all operational commands, safety protocols, and computer system software are configured entirely in English, and there is no requirement to communicate in French or other languages.

Advantages
• Competitive hourly pay rate of $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, paid weekly.
• Highly flexible shift options with both afternoons and days available.
• Great opportunity for career growth and transition from temporary to permanent employment.
• Working with a reputable client company that values safety and team culture.
• Access to Randstad's extensive network of specialized recruiters and talent experts.
• Consistent full-time hours with potential for overtime opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment in manufacturing & logistics where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely and efficiently within the manufacturing & logistics environment.
• Receive incoming products and inventory directly off delivery trucks and verify shipments.
• Pick customer orders accurately using picking lists and RF scanners.
• Build, wrap, and secure pallets to ensure safe transit and zero product damage.
• Load outgoing products and completed pallets efficiently onto distribution trucks.
• Input all incoming, outgoing, and picked order data accurately into the internal computer system.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse work environment at all times.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping and receiving targets.

Qualifications
• Valid certification or prior documented experience as a Forklift Operator.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational background.
• Comfort working on your feet and operating machinery throughout a full shift.
• Strong computer literacy for inputting and managing warehouse inventory data.
• Full fluency in English to safely navigate the facility and log system data.
• Ability to reliably commute to the industrial sector of Brantford, Ontario.
• Commitment to maintaining a spotless safety record and wearing required PPE.
• Proven experience as a Forklift Operator or material handler within a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in inventory tracking and entering data into warehouse computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail when picking orders and building pallets.
• Excellent physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow precise English safety instructions.
• Time-management skills to successfully handle a split shift of physical and administrative tasks.
• Reliable team player with a strong focus on workplace safety and accident prevention.

Summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a global leader in talent solutions? Our expert recruiters specialize in manufacturing & logistics and are dedicated to finding the perfect match for your unique skills. Don't let this fantastic opportunity pass you by—apply directly on our website today or reach out to one of our dedicated recruiters to discuss how we can help you achieve your professional goals!

If this specific position does not quite align with what you are searching for, please contact us today to discover our many other exciting career opportunities.

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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