Afternoon Propane Forklift Operator — Manufacturing

Aerotek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Toronto is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely operate a counterbalance propane forklift within a manufacturing and packaging environment. You will support production, shipping, and receiving across multiple facilities, ensuring accurate inventory through scanners and proper documentation.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a focus on safety and efficient material handling of liquids and dry powders. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience with counterbalance propane forklifts.
• Valid counterbalance propane forklift certification.
• Proven material handling in manufacturing or similar settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Experience loading/unloading trucks in warehouse/manufacturing.
• Experience with racking systems for storage/retrieval.
• Comfort using scanners for production/shipping/receiving.
• Ability to work with shipping software to support logistics/documentation.
• Previous manufacturing experience, plant or production environment preferred.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday on an afternoon shift 3:00 PM–11:30 PM.
• Comfort around fragranced products; safety-conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate a certified counterbalance propane forklift to move materials and finished goods.
• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently, securing products.
• Store/retrieve materials using racking systems.
• Use scanners to track inventory for production, shipping, and receiving.
• Assist shipping/receiving by staging and labeling orders.
• Handle liquids and dry powders, including various household products.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as part of daily tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in production and warehouse.
• Communicate with production, warehouse, and logistics teams.
• Work across areas including liquid/dry powder production and storage.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Material handling

Lift 50 lbs

Load/unload trucks

Racking systems

Scanners

Shipping software

Manufacturing experience

Afternoon shift 3–11:30 PM

Safety awareness

Tools

Scanners

Shipping software

Job description

Aerotek in Toronto is seeking a Forklift Driver to safely operate a counterbalance propane forklift within a manufacturing and packaging environment. You will support production, shipping, and receiving across multiple facilities, ensuring accurate inventory through scanners and proper documentation.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a focus on safety and efficient material handling of liquids and dry powders. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position.