forklift operator: reach truck driver.

Are you ready to build a lasting career with an international leader in the food manufacturing industry? We are searching for a dependable Forklift Operator to join our dedicated team in Oshawa, ON. In this vital role, you will play a key part in maintaining smooth warehouse flow, making sure premium dairy products are handled securely and dispatched efficiently throughout Canada. If you are looking for steady full-time work, steady growth, and a strong workplace culture, this is the opportunity for you.

Advantages
Competitive Pay Rate: Start at $24.00/hr with built-in, guaranteed wage progression over time.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 4-day work week (10-hour shifts, 3:30 PM – 2:00 AM afternoon shift) with 3 full days off every week.

Long-Term Stability: Direct, permanent full-time employment with a trusted global brand—no seasonal or temporary layoffs.

Great Workplace Culture: Work alongside a supportive team in a clean, modern food processing facility.

Responsibilities
Safely operate material handling equipment and utilize SAP systems to accurately track inventory and complete work orders in real-time.

Set up, operate, and perform regular wash-downs on modern automated palletizing equipment to maintain top operating efficiency.

Transport inventory to designated plant areas, directing specific dairy items to cold storage or processing areas as required.

Inspect incoming and outgoing skids to prevent product or equipment damage and enforce high quality-control standards.

Support overall operations by assisting at key production and assembly stations whenever extra coverage is needed.

Uphold strict workplace health and safety standards, following OHSA, WHMIS, GMP, and food safety guidelines at all times.

Qualifications
Ability to comfortably handle physical tasks, including lifting and moving items up to 20 kg across a 10-hour shift.

Valid Forklift Certification (or relevant hands-on warehouse equipment experience).

Solid communication skills and strong, practical problem-solving capabilities on the shop floor.

Good understanding of industrial safety regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and WHMIS.

High school diploma (Grade 12) or equivalent educational background.

Summary
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know so we can work with you to meet your needs.

If you're an experienced individual looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you. Apply online or email your resume to View email address on randstad.com or View email address on randstad.com to join our team!

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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