Forklift Operator- Afternoons

Aerotek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Toronto, ON, is seeking a Forklift Operator for the afternoon shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.) in a fast-paced food manufacturing warehouse.

You will operate counterbalance and reach forklifts, load/unload materials, perform inspections, follow GMP/HACCP safety standards, and support shipping, receiving, and inventory control. This is an onsite contract position with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification for electric counterbalance and reach truck.
• Experience operating counterbalance and reach forklifts in warehouse/ production settings.
• 3 years GMP production experience including loading production lines.
• Ability to work safely in freezer areas.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and health & safety standards.
• Able to operate forklifts safely in narrow aisles.
• Reliable, independent worker with strong attention to safety.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts safely and efficiently in tight spaces and congested aisles.
• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform pre-operational and ongoing equipment inspections and report issues.
• Follow safety procedures, GMPs, and food manufacturing standards.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading/unloading trailers.
• Maintain accurate material movement and inventory handling to support production.
• Work in a fast-paced environment meeting productivity and safety expectations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as folding and packing.
• Handle products in freezer/refrigerated areas following safety guidelines.
• Adhere to company policies and health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and leads for smooth operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and high-volume activities.
• Work independently with accuracy and attention to detail.

Skills

Forklift cert/license

Counterbalance

Reach truck

GMP experience

Freezer work

Lifting 50 lbs

HACCP & safety

Narrow aisles

Independent worker

Safety focus

Teamwork

Tools

Dock stocker

Scissor lift

Job description

Forklift Operator Afternoon Shift

This role focuses on operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a busy warehouse and food manufacturing environment during the afternoon shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You safely load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the facility, perform equipment inspections, and follow all safety procedures and GMP standards. You support shipping, receiving, and general warehouse operations while maintaining accurate material movement and inventory handling practices in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance and reach truck forklifts safely and efficiently in tight spaces and congested warehouse aisles.
• Load, unload, move, and store materials throughout the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform pre-operational and ongoing equipment inspections and immediately report any issues.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMPs, and food manufacturing standards at all times.
• Support shipping and receiving activities, including loading and unloading trailers at docks when required.
• Maintain accurate material movement and inventory handling practices to support production and distribution.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while consistently meeting productivity and safety expectations.
• Assist with general warehouse duties such as folding, packing, and other manual tasks when required.
• Handle products in freezer and refrigerated areas while following appropriate safety and handling guidelines.
• Adhere to company policies and established health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and lead hands to ensure smooth warehouse and production operations.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities and support high-volume warehouse and production activities.
• Work independently when required while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Essential Skills

• Valid forklift certification or license for electric counterbalance and reach truck equipment.
• Experience operating counterbalance and reach truck forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• 3 years of experience working in a GMP production environment, including loading production lines.
• Ability to work safely in freezer areas while receiving and handling products.
• Capability to perform other warehouse tasks that involve lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong understanding of and adherence to GMP, HACCP, and health and safety standards.
• Proven ability to operate forklifts safely and efficiently in narrow aisles and congested warehouse spaces.
• Reliability and ability to work independently with minimal direction while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and proper product handling.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a collaborative environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Dock stocker license and experience operating dock stockers.
• Experience operating scissor lifts.
• Previous forklift experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience loading and unloading trailers at shipping and receiving docks.
• Familiarity with warehouse inventory management and material movement processes.
• Experience working in fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, or food production environments.
• Comfort working in narrow aisles and high-volume warehouse operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing operational priorities while maintaining quality and safety.
• Comfort performing a variety of general warehouse duties as needed.

Why Work Here?

You join an established and growing food manufacturing organization that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement. The workplace follows strong GMP, HACCP, and health and safety standards, providing a clean and well-organized environment. You gain the opportunity to develop your skills on multiple types of material handling equipment while working in a collaborative team setting with training and support. This is a stable environment with a focus on teamwork, professional growth, and long-term development.

Work Environment

You work in a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment focused on high-volume production, efficiency, and continuous improvement. The facility is clean, food-grade, and operates with strict safety protocols, designated walkways, and required personal protective equipment. The role is physically active, involving standing for extended periods, manual tasks such as folding and packing, operating forklifts and other material handling equipment, and occasional heavy lifting. You work in ambient, warm, and refrigerated areas, including freezer spaces, while following all safety and product handling procedures. The environment is collaborative, with supervisors and lead hands providing ongoing training, guidance, and support.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Toronto, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Toronto,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.