Forklift Operator - Woodstock

Randstad Canada; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator for its Woodstock, Ontario facility. This role focuses on moving materials safely, loading/unloading, and supporting production lines during a consistent afternoon shift.

Ideal candidates will have 1–2 years of forklift experience, a valid certification or ability to pass on-site, and a strong safety mindset. The job offers stable hours, a collaborative team, and opportunities for growth within a major logistics provider.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience operating industrial trucks, especially counterbalance forklifts.
• Valid forklift operator certification or ability to pass on-site evaluation.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable transportation to Woodstock site for 7:00 am shift.
• Experience with material-handling equipment.
• Strong spatial awareness and manual dexterity.
• Dependable and safety-conscious mindset.
• Effective communication and teamwork with dock staff.
• Endurance for an 8-hour shift in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric or propane counterbalance forklifts to move materials safely.
• Load/unload materials from pallets and vehicles.
• Position loads and secure them for transport.
• Inspect loads for accuracy and assist production lines.
• Perform pre-operational checks and report issues.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has opened up for a dedicated Forklift Operator to join a premier logistics and distribution facility in Woodstock, Ontario. In this dynamic role, you will be a core contributor within our client's fast-paced warehouse ecosystem, ensuring the safe, efficient, and seamless movement of materials throughout the facility. Operating primarily on the afternoon shfit, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks crucial to maintaining inventory accuracy and production output. As a Forklift Operator, your primary responsibility will be operating industrial lift trucks to move materials around the warehouse and production areas. You will be instrumental in loading and unloading trucks, stacking products in designated storage zones, and supplying production lines with necessary components. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols will be paramount to preventing accidents and ensuring the integrity of the products you handle.

Advantages

• Competitive compensation rate of $25 per hour paid on a reliable weekly basis.
• Highly desirable and consistent afternoon shift Monday through Friday.
• Opportunities to gain experience working with a market-leading logistics and manufacturing provider.
• A safe, clean, and highly organized industrial environment that values individual contributions.
• Immediate access to professional growth, career development, and networking resources through Randstad.

Responsibilities

• Move controls to drive electric- or propane-powered counterbalance forklifts to transport materials safely between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, transport vehicles, or incoming freight containers.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Inspect product loads for accuracy and safely move them around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery to the production line.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on heavy machinery and counterbalance equipment, reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment within the warehouse, adhering strictly to occupational safety standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of proven experience operating industrial trucks, with specific expertise on a counterbalance forklift.
• Possession of a valid forklift operator certification or the ability to pass an on-site practical evaluation.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of practical hands-on warehouse experience.
• Reliable transportation to the Woodstock, Ontario facility to guarantee consistent attendance for the 7:00 am shift.
• Proven proficiency in operating industrial material-handling equipment, specifically a counterbalance forklift.
• Strong spatial awareness, depth perception, and manual dexterity to maneuver machinery in tight warehouse aisles.
• Excellent cautiousness, dependability, and a risk-avoidant mindset when handling fragile or heavy materials.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with dock workers, production lines, and supervisors.
• Physical stamina and endurance required to work actively throughout an 8-hour shift in a fast-paced environment.

Summary

If you are a qualified Forklift Operator in the Woodstock area ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to join a thriving team and advance your career in the manufacturing & logistics field.

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.