Forklift Operator

Randstad Canada; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Thunder Bay is seeking a Forklift Operator for their new site. The role requires a valid forklift licence and at least 1 year of experience. Candidates will be responsible for operating counterbalance trucks, managing inventory, and performing manual tasks. This opportunity offers a temporary position that may lead to long-term employment with a weekday schedule. Interested candidates should apply with a resume and a photo of their forklift licence.

Benefits

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Skill Development

Weekly pay

Monday to Friday schedule

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating a counter balance forklift.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must demonstrate punctuality and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate counter balance trucks safely and efficiently.
• Pick orders by pallet or case and manage inventory using RF scanners.
• Perform manual labour tasks as required.

Skills

Counter balance forklift operation

Using RF scanners

Teamwork

Education

Valid external forklift certification

Job description

We are looking for a Forklift Operator to join our team for our new site in Thunder Bay. For this role you must have a valid external forklift licence. Do you have at least 1 year’s experience driving a counter balance forklift? Do you have a valid external forklift operator’s license from a recognized training center in Ontario? You will be in charge of driving a forklift and will be responsible for carrying out shipping, receiving and storage tasks. We are looking for experienced and dependable counter balance truck forklift operators to join our client’s team. Come work in a fast‑paced and supportive environment at one of the industry's leading food distribution centres. Immediate openings are available.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
$20/hr

Advantages

• Temporary to Permanent Opportunity: Potential to become a long‑term position
• Weekday schedule, every weekend free
• Weekly pay
• Skill Development: Learn new skills and become an expert with technological components

Responsibilities

• Operate counter balance trucks safely and efficiently
• Pick orders by pallet or case
• Use RF scanners to manage and track inventory
• Perform manual labour

Qualifications

• Have a valid external forklift certification
• Have at least 1 year of experience operating a truck
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs
• Be punctual and a team worker
• Pass a forklift assessment and complete one week of paid training
• Must have your own car or reliable transportation, as public transit is limited

Summary

Are you interested in this forklift operator position? Text or call me for more information and apply! Send your resume and a photo of your valid forklift driver licence to [e-mail], mentioning the job title: forklift operator Thunder Bay. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call or text me at: 418 564 4067. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We strive to increase equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. We support accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle and ask that all job applications identify any accommodation requirements by emailing [e-mail].

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.