forklift trainer - Toronto

Randstad Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Growth opportunity

Large distribution center

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Etobicoke is hiring a Forklift Operator for a temporary-to-permanent role in a premier food & beverage logistics facility. The position runs a night shift (9:00 pm–7:00 am) with a night premium and opportunities to convert to permanent employment for top performers.

Requirements include minimum 3 years on Reach Truck, experience with Double Reach, and the ability to work in temperature-controlled environments. Strong safety awareness and English comprehension are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of forklift experience and reach truck operation.
• Forklift training/certification required, even if expired.
• Experience with multiple material-handling equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Reach and Double Reach forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve goods.
• Load/unload shipments and meet daily targets and KPIs.
• Work in cold/refrigerated and ambient environments.
• Pass on-site forklift road test and safety retraining.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reach Truck

Double Reach

Safety training

English comprehension

Education

Forklift training/certification

Job description

Are you an experienced Forklift Operator looking for an exciting temporary-to-permanent role in Etobicoke? Randstad is currently hiring on behalf of a premier 3PL food and beverage logistics provider in Etobicoke! Join a high-performing warehousing team where your skills on the floor are recognized and rewarded.

Forklift Trainer

Shift : 9:00 pm - 7:00 am

Wage $23.75 per hour plus a $1.00 night shift premium.

• Minimum 3 years of forklift experience
• Strong experience operating a Reach Truck
• Double Reach experience is highly preferred
• Experience operating multiple types of material-handling equipment
• Previous forklift training/certification, even if the certification has expired
• Internal or external forklift training is acceptable

Advantages

• Base Pay: $21.00 / hour for Day shift (PLUS $0,50 per hour Evening premiums OR $1 per hour Night shift premiums ).
• Growth Opportunity: Temporary assignment with a strong potential to convert into a permanent role for top performers.
• Large-Scale Facility: Work inside a spacious, well-organized distribution center.
• Great Environment: A steady, safety-focused workplace handling top food brands.

Responsibilities

General Duties of the Forklift Operator

• Safely operate Reach and Double Reach forklifts to move, stack, and retrieve food products.
• Load and unload shipments efficiently to keep pace with daily performance targets and KPIs.
• Perform general warehouse tasks, including handling and lifting product boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Work comfortably across various temperature-controlled environments, including cold/refrigerated and ambient areas.
• Pass an on-site practical forklift road test and complete safety retraining.

Qualifications

Key Requirements & Flexible Schedule

• Shift Flexibility: Must be flexible to work various shifts, with immediate needs on Evening and Night shifts.
• Proven Experience: Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience operating a Reach Truck (Double Reach experience is highly preferred).
• Ability to work comfortably in cold storage settings and handle repetitive physical tasks.
• Voice‑Picking Ready: Good English comprehension to understand and follow automated voice-picking system instructions.
• Background Check: Clear criminal background check required prior to starting.

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.