forklift operator: kitchener.

Immediate Openings: Forklift Operators & Material Handlers Kitchener, ON

Location: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

Compensation: $21.00 – $23.00/hour (Commensurate with experience + shift differentials)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Advance Your Logistics Career in Kitchener-Waterloo

Put your equipment operation expertise to work with employers who value precision and reliability. Randstad Canada is actively recruiting skilled material handlers for high-priority positions across premier manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

Move beyond temporary assignments. We connect qualified professionals with established industrial operations featuring modern equipment, well-organized facilities, and consistent full-time schedules.

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: $21.00 – $23.00/hour with reliable weekly direct deposit payments.

Flexible Shift Options: Multiple schedule choices available, including Day, Afternoon, Night, and Continental rotations.

Modern Work Environments: Operates within safe, climate-controlled distribution hubs utilizing modern, well-maintained equipment.

Career Advancement: Partner with organizations that actively develop and promote high-performing operators into team lead and supervisory roles.

Responsibilities
Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate material handling equipment, including Counterbalance, Raymond Reach, Stand-Up Reach, Order Pickers, and Electric Walkies.

Material Flow & Logistics: Execute precise loading and unloading of transport trailers, transfer inventory across facilities, and stage raw materials for production lines.

Inventory Control: Utilize handheld RF scanners to track stock movement, update warehouse management systems, and maintain accurate inventory counts.

Safety & Compliance: Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections daily and strictly follow facility safety standards to maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications
Certification: Valid, active Forklift License/Certification preferred (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, or Electric Walkie).

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent material handling equipment operation within a high-volume manufacturing or logistics environment.

Reliability: Proven record of punctual attendance, dependable work ethic, and a team-oriented approach.

Performance: Ability to maintain exceptional safety standards and accuracy within a fast-paced, goal-oriented setting.

Summary
Randstad’s local recruitment teams are actively reviewing applications for immediate start dates across the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

How to Apply:

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Please note: This is a general posting for ongoing talent needs. Submitting your application adds you to the Randstad talent network for consideration as new positions become available

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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