forklift operator part-time - rosser, mb.

Are you an experienced material handling professional looking for a stable morning schedule? Randstad Canada is seeking a reliable Part-Time Forklift Operator and Freight Handler to join our client's cross-dock logistics team in Rosser, MB, conveniently located near Winnipeg.

Position: Part-Time Freight Handler / Forklift Operator
Location: Rosser, MB (Winnipeg Area)
Shift: Morning Shift 07:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Mon-Fri
Pay Rate: $24.04 per hour

Advantages
• Competitive pay rate of $24.04 per hour

• Consistent morning schedule (07:00 AM – 11:00 AM) that allows for excellent work-life balance

• Valuable hands-on experience within a leading manufacturing & logistics facility

• Supportive and safety-focused Randstad Operational team environment

Responsibilities
• Operate motorized and manual equipment, including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and hand trucks, to move freight safely across the cross-dock area

• Verify shipping documentation against physical freight descriptions, including cargo weight, piece count, and hazardous material classifications

• Plan, organize, and execute proper loading sequences for trailers using securing tools such as load straps and wooden boards

• Perform recouping and repair work on damaged freight packaging whenever necessary

• Adhere to all health and safety policies, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) protocols

• Conduct routine yard checks and complete assigned administrative or reporting tasks accurately

• Assist service centre personnel and customers with freight inquiries, loading support, and paperwork as required

• Maintain clean and organized dock facilities, performing indoor and outdoor housekeeping duties

• Provide guidance and peer mentoring to new freight handler team members during onboarding

• Comply fully with all safety regulations, provincial laws, and organizational policies

Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (must be able to provide a copy of HS diploma)

• Prior experience operating forklifts, handling freight, or working in a cross-dock or warehouse environment

• Valid forklift operator certificate, or the ability to successfully obtain certification during the probationary period

• Physical capability to bend, twist, squat, and perform heavy lifting (50 lbs), including maneuvering dock plates

• Full awareness of safety signals, machinery backup alarms, and auditory warning devices in a busy dock and yard environment

• Readiness to work on-site in a cross-dock environment exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, and machinery fumes

Summary
If you meet the requirements of this role, please apply directly to this posting today!

Thank you!

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