Forklift / Order Picker

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

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a forklift operator in Whitby to join a dynamic team at a distribution warehouse. Responsibilities include operating an order picker forklift and handling various products. Candidates must hold a valid forklift certification and have at least six months of experience. This role offers a competitive salary of $23/hour, comprehensive training, and a positive work environment. Interested applicants should send their resume and forklift license to [e-mail].

Benefits

Competitive salary of $23/hour

Stable afternoon schedule

Comprehensive training provided

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Must have six months of experience operating stand-up forklifts.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift, especially the Order Picker model.
• Ability to lift loads repeatedly as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate an order picker forklift effectively.
• Handle products by manually moving varied items.
• Transport materials using pallets or crates.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Fluency in French

Education

Valid external forklift operator license

Tools

Order Picker stand-up forklift

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting a forklift operator (with order picker certification) to join a dynamic team at a leading distribution warehouse. This role is crucial to ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain and customer satisfaction. As a forklift operator/warehouse worker, you will play a hybrid role combining the operation of lifting equipment and physical handling.

Location and Schedule

Location: Whitby
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 11.30am to 8:00 PM
Salary: $23/hour

Advantages

• Competitive salary of $23 per hour from the start of employment
• Stable afternoon schedule: allowing you to avoid rush hour traffic
• Safe, clean, and well-organized work environment
• Comprehensive training provided by a supportive supervisor who is always there for his team
• Positive work environment based on respect and collaboration
• Opportunity for growth within a company that values its manufacturing and logistics employees

Responsibilities

• Operating an order picker forklift (class 2 on your forklift operator license)
• Manually handling products of various sizes and weights (e.g., paint kettles) for approximately 50% of the work time
• Transporting materials and equipment on pallets or in crates throughout the storage facility
• Loading and unloading materials from incoming vehicles and stacking them in designated locations
• Sort and store items according to established inventory management procedures
• Pick and pack products accurately according to purchase orders
• Ensure the workspace is kept clean at all times to maintain a healthy and organized environment
• Meet established daily productivity quotas

Qualifications

• Hold a valid external forklift operator license/certification (obtained from a training center)
• Six months or more of experience operating stand-up forklifts
• Have steel toe caps
• Proficiency in operating a forklift (particularly the Order Picker stand-up model)
• Fluency in spoken and written French
• Ability to read, interpret, and strictly follow purchase orders and shipping lists
• Excellent physical condition and ability to lift loads repeatedly (50% of the work)
• Rigorous, reliable, and exemplary punctuality
• Great attention to detail and precision in preparing orders

Summary

Are you interested in this forklift operator position? Send your resume AND a photo of your forklift license to [e-mail], mentioning the job title: Forklift Operator-Warehouse Worker at Whitby.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call or text me at: 418-564-4067.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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