Forklift Operator - Reach

Aerotek; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Mississauga is seeking a Warehouse Reach Truck Operator for a contract-to-hire role in a modern distribution center serving eastern Canada. You will operate a reach truck, break down pallets, and perform general labour while supporting order picking and daily warehouse tasks. The role emphasizes safe handling of materials up to 50 lbs, accurate counts, and adherence to health and safety procedures.

Shift runs 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Lift and handle loads up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Valid reach truck license with proven warehouse operation experience.
• Experience driving a reach truck and counting shipments accurately.
• Ability to perform general labour, order picking, and material handling.
• Strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck for ~60% of the shift to move, store, and retrieve materials.
• Break down and sort pallets in receiving; organize and stage items.
• Perform general labour tasks (≈40%) including lifting and rearranging products.
• Support order picking when busy; follow pick lists and procedures.
• Count shipments accurately; ensure inventory integrity.
• Follow safety protocols and wear PPE; participate in orientation and training.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area; collaborate with warehouse and office staff.

Skills

Reach truck

Pallet breakdown

General labour

Order picking

Inventory counting

Safety protocols

Team collaboration

Tools

Reach truck license

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Reach Truck Operator Job Description

Join a modern, high-volume distribution center that supplies products across eastern Canada, operating in a clean and well-organized warehouse environment. In this role, you primarily operate a reach truck while handling the breakdown and sorting of pallets, performing general labour tasks, and supporting order picking when needed. You work with incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate counts and safe handling of materials up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck for approximately 60% of the shift to move, store, and retrieve materials within the warehouse.
• Break down and sort pallets in the receiving area, ensuring items are organized and staged correctly.
• Perform general labour tasks for approximately 40% of the shift, including lifting, moving, and arranging products and materials.
• Support order picking activities when the receiving area is less busy, following pick lists and warehouse procedures.
• Lift and handle boxes and materials weighing up to 50 lbs safely and efficiently.
• Count incoming and outgoing shipments accurately to maintain inventory integrity and support smooth warehouse operations.
• Follow all health and safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to warehouse safety procedures.
• Participate in orientation and health and safety training, applying learned procedures to daily tasks.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, contributing to the overall cleanliness of the warehouse.
• Collaborate with a team of warehouse staff and office personnel to ensure efficient workflow and timely order processing.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to lift and safely handle loads up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Valid external reach truck license, with demonstrated proficiency operating a reach truck in a warehouse environment.
• Warehouse experience driving a reach truck, including maneuvering in aisles and working at height.
• Experience performing general labour tasks such as pallet breakdown, sorting, and material handling.
• Ability to perform order picking with attention to detail and adherence to pick lists.
• Strong attention to detail when counting and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Commitment to following health and safety procedures and using required personal protective equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a large warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, productivity-driven setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team of warehouse and front office staff.
• Willingness to wear steel-toe footwear and other provided safety gear such as vests and masks.
• Reliability in maintaining consistent attendance for early morning shifts (6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.).

Why Work Here?

You join a large, well-established global organization with a strong presence and long-term stability. The facility offers a clean, modern warehouse environment, an on-site gym, and a spacious lunch room to support your well-being. When you move into a permanent role, you gain access to medical and dental benefits without a probation period, as well as quarterly productivity-based bonuses. The scale of the organization provides meaningful opportunities for growth and career development.

Work Environment

You work in a large, state-of-the-art warehouse with a team of approximately 30 people, including warehouse staff and front office personnel. The facility is well lit and modern, with a clean layout designed for efficient operations. You have access to a large lunch room and an on-site gym. The dress code requires steel-toe footwear, and safety vests and masks are provided. The standard shift runs from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On your first day, you complete an orientation that introduces the building, protocols, and safety measures, along with health and safety training and issuance of your safety vest.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mississauga, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mississauga,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.

La société souscrit au principe dégalité daccès à lemploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, de lorigine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité de genre, de linformation génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

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.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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.