Forklift Operator - Mount Pearl NL - Mount Pearl

Randstad Canada; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to permanency

Competitive pay

Stable night shift schedule

Permanent employment potential

Growth opportunity

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Mount Pearl, NL is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for a full-time role with a path to permanent employment. You will operate a counterbalance forklift, support shipping/receiving, and collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure accurate orders and safe operations.

The position requires a valid forklift license, previous warehousing experience, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Night shifts run 12:00 AM–8:30 AM, with a competitive hourly pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid forklift license required.
• Experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Previous warehousing/logistics experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform general labour duties.
• Completion of Randstad 4safe training (WHMIS, DG, Health & Safety) prior to start.
• Must wear steel-toed boots and safety vest.
• Reliable transportation to Mount Pearl.

Responsibilities

• Operate counterbalance forklift to move, stack, and retrieve products.
• Perform general labour including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Assist shipping/receiving with loading/unloading trucks.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report faults.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and follow safety protocols.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to fulfill orders.
• Help with inventory counts and stock movement records.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift operation

General Labour/Physical stamina

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Job description

Join a Dynamic Logistics Team as a Forklift Operator in Mount Pearl!

Randstad is partnering with a leading distributor in the transportation and logistics sector to find a skilled, safety-focused Forklift Operator.

Full-time job with an opportunity for permanent employment.

Play a crucial role in our client's fast-paced, team-oriented environment in Mt. Pearl, NL.

Position:

Forklift Operator

Pay Rate:

$20/hr

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (Night Shifts : 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM )

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: Earn a strong hourly wage of $20.00/hour.
• Path to Permanency: Start full-time in a temporary role with the goal of becoming a permanent employee.
• Stable Schedule: Benefit from a predictable Monday to Friday shift structure, working 12:00 AM TO 8:30AM.
• Join a growing and stable logistics company.
• Gain valuable experience in a specialized logistics operation.

Responsibilities

• Forklift Operations: Safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift for the movement, stacking, and retrieval of diverse products (various shapes and sizes) throughout the warehouse.
• Manual Handling: Execute general labor duties, including the manual lifting of materials up to 50 lbs.
• Shipping/Receiving: Support the loading and unloading of trucks, guaranteeing the accurate and swift handling of inbound and outbound goods.
• Equipment Maintenance: Perform mandatory daily inspections of equipment and immediately report any mechanical faults or maintenance requirements.
• Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized work environment and strictly adhere to all company safety protocols and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the warehouse team to ensure streamlined operations and timely completion of customer orders.
• Inventory Control: Assist with physical inventory counts and maintain precise documentation of stock movement.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience operating a counterbalance forklift.
• Certification: Possession of a valid forklift license is essential.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience within a warehousing or logistics environment is strongly preferred.
• Physical Ability: Must be able to perform physical General Labour duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Safety Training: Successful completion of all required Randstad 4safe training (WHMIS, Dangerous Goods, Health and Safety) is mandatory prior to starting.
• Essentials: Must own and wear steel-toed boots and a safety vest.
• Logistics: Reliable transportation to and from the Mount Pearl location is required.

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.

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