Material Handler

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Brantford; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon premium

Temp-to-perm

Small team

Safety-focused

Growth opportunities

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. in Brantford, Ontario, is seeking a Warehouse Associate to ensure smooth warehouse operations with safe forklift operation, accurate order handling, and efficient material management.

This full-time, temporary-to-permanent role offers competitive pay and growth potential. You will be responsible for moving and stacking goods, performing daily forklift checks, and maintaining inventory records while adhering to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years forklift experience in a warehouse/industrial setting.
• Comb(i) experience needed.
• Balance and eye-hand-foot coordination required.
• Ability to assess weights and distances for heavy materials.
• Comfortable in varying temperatures; able to stand, walk, bend, and lift.
• Detail-oriented with strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport, load, and unload materials and equipment within the facility.
• Move and stack goods into correct storage bays per inventory instructions.
• Check loads are secure and stack empty pallets properly.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintain powered industrial trucks.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and accurate inventory records.
• Follow all safety procedures while handling materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety aware

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE

We are currently seeking aWarehouse Associatefor our client located Brantford, ON. This is afull-time, temporary-to-permanentopportunity. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse through safe forklift operation, accurate order handling, and efficient material management.

Advantages:

• Competitive pay range of $27.85/hr plus afternoon premium
• Full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity
• Great small team environment
• Safety-focused company
• Opportunity to grow within a supportive workplace

Responsibilities:

• Safely transport, load, and unload materials and equipment within the facility
• Move and stack goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
• Check loads are secure and stack empty pallets properly
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintain powered industrial trucks
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and accurate inventory records
• Follow all safety procedures while handling materials

Qualification:

• Minimum 3 years of forklift experience in a warehouse or industrial setting
• Combi experience needed
• Strong sense of balance and eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights, judge distances and heights, and safely handle heavy materials
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and able to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods
• Attention to detail and a conscientious approach to safety and material handling