Material Handler Forklift

Aerotek; Milton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Milton, ON is seeking a reliable Material Handler to join our warehouse team. You will pick and pack orders, operate forklifts, assist with shipping and receiving, and help keep the warehouse safe and organized.

This contract-to-hire role runs Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, fully onsite. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of warehouse experience, forklift certifications, and strong attention to detail. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience
• Forklift experience (counterbalance and reach)
• Shipping and receiving experience
• Order picking and packing experience
• Experience using RF scanners
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders accurately
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts
• Load and unload trucks
• Wrap and prepare pallets for shipment
• Use RF scanners to track inventory
• Support shipping and receiving activities
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Work independently and as part of a team

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift experience

RF scanners

Order picking

Shipping and receiving

Lifting 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Work with minimal supervision

Tools

Epicor ERP

WMS systems

Job description

Job Title: Material Handler

The Material Handler accurately picks and packs orders, operates forklifts, and prepares outbound shipments while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment. This role handles both large items and small parts, supports shipping and receiving activities, and works independently within a small, collaborative team.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:30 PM

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable Material Handler to join our warehouse team. In this role, you'll pick and pack orders, operate forklifts, assist with shipping and receiving, and help keep the warehouse safe and organized.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders accurately
• Operate counterbalance and reach forklifts
• Load and unload trucks
• Wrap and prepare pallets for shipment
• Use RF scanners to track inventory
• Support shipping and receiving activities
• Lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Work independently and as part of a team

Requirements

• 3-5 years of warehouse experience
• Forklift experience (counterbalance and reach)
• Shipping and receiving experience
• Order picking and packing experience
• Experience using RF scanners
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Able to work with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Experience using Epicor or similar ERP/WMS systems

Why Join Us?

Stable Monday-Friday schedule

Supportive and team-focused environment

Clean, organized warehouse

Opportunity to grow your warehouse and forklift skills

Long-term, steady work

Work Environment

You’ll work in a warehouse setting using forklifts, RF scanners, and shipping equipment. This is an active role that involves walking, standing, lifting, and material handling throughout the day.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milton,ON.

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.