forklift operator: kitchener.

Career Opportunities: Professional 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

Are you looking to apply your material handling expertise in a supportive, professional environment? Randstad Canada is actively recruiting reliable equipment operators for key positions within leading manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

We focus on long-term career growth rather than temporary placements. Our team partners with established industrial operations that offer modern equipment fleets, structured workspaces, and consistent schedules.

Key Qualifications:

Valid Forklift Certification (Counterbalance, Reach, or Order Picker preferred)

Proven experience in material handling and warehouse operations

Strong commitment to workplace safety and precision

Reliable transportation within the KW area

Advantages
Competitive Compensation: Earn $21.00 – $23.00/hour with reliable weekly direct deposits.

Flexible Scheduling: Select the schedule that best fits your lifestyle, including Day, Afternoon, Night, and Continental rotations.

Modern Workplaces: Operate within clean, well-lit, and climate-controlled distribution hubs featuring fully maintained equipment.

Career Advancement: Partner with organizations that actively train and promote high-performing operators into Lead Hand and Supervisory roles.

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

Material & Freight Logistics: Manage the accurate loading and unloading of transport trailers, execute inventory transfers, and stage materials for production workflows.

Inventory Accuracy: Utilize RF scanning technology to track inventory movement, update management systems, and maintain precise stock records.

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

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

Experience: 1+ years of recent experience operating material handling equipment in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics environment.

Reliability: Proven track record of punctuality, strong attendance, and a collaborative team attitude.

Performance: Demonstrated ability to maintain high safety and quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

Summary

How to Apply:

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Note: This is a general posting to build a network of qualified talent for current and upcoming opportunities at Randstad. By submitting your application, you will be added to our candidate pool and may be contacted for an initial screening as matching positions open.

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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