Material Handler / Reach Truck - Guelph

Randstad Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed Day Schedule

Weekly pay + 4% vacation pay

Health benefits from day one

Modern facility

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Reach Truck Operator / Material Handler for days in Guelph, ON. The role supports production by unloading shipments, staging materials, and keeping packaging lines supplied in a GMP/SQF environment.

Eligible candidates will have 6+ months reach truck experience and 1–2 years in material handling, with reliable transport and basic MS Office skills. Daily 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule. Health benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of active, hands-on experience operating a reach truck.
• 1 to 2 years of proven experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or distribution.
• Must have access to a personal vehicle due to limited public transit access at the facility location.
• Comfortable entering data and updating logs in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong attention to detail for verifying batch numbers, completing logs, and recognizing quality non-conformances.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials as required throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming shipments and stage raw materials for QC verification.
• Operate reach trucks and material handling machinery to store stock safely.
• Pick orders and supply packaging lines according to daily production tickets.
• Maintain accurate receiving records and log warehouse data in Excel and Word.
• Follow GMP and SQF protocols and wear PPE (hairnet, lab coat, safety footwear).
• Perform daily/weekly/monthly cleaning to maintain a fresh workspace.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Reach Truck Operator / Material Handler – Days (GMP Environment)

Location: Guelph, ON

Shift: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Straight Days)

Pay Rate: $19.00 / hour

Ready to take the next step in your warehouse and logistics career? A global leader in the natural products sector is expanding its team in Guelph, ON and looking for a reliable, safety-oriented Material Handler with Reach Truck experience.

In this role, you will play a vital part in keeping production running smoothly—handling incoming shipments, staging materials, and keeping high-speed packaging lines fully supplied. If you thrive in a clean, structured environment and value working with high safety and quality standards (GMP/SQF), this opportunity offers steady day shifts and long-term stability.

Advantages

• Fixed Day Schedule: Enjoy work-life balance with a stable 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM shift, Monday through Friday.
• Competitive & Dependable Pay: $19.00/hour with weekly direct deposit, plus 4% vacation pay included on every paycheck.
• Immediate Health Benefits: Access comprehensive health, dental, and medical insurance options starting on day one.
• Modern, Clean Facility: Perform your daily duties in a pristine, state-of-the-art natural products distribution center.
• Professional Growth & Support: Access continuous training programs, skill-building resources, and direct guidance through Randstad.

Responsibilities

• Inbound Freight & Staging: Safely unload incoming shipments and stage raw materials for Quality Control (QC) verification.
• Inventory & Equipment Operation: Operate reach trucks and standard material handling machinery to store released stock safely in assigned locations.
• Production Line Supply: Pick orders accurately and supply packaging lines in accordance with daily production tickets to prevent operational delays.
• Documentation & Data Entry: Maintain precise receiving records and log warehouse data using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Rigorously follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) protocols, including wearing required PPE (hairnet, lab coat, safety footwear; no jewelry).
• Sanitation & Upkeep: Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning protocols to maintain a clean and compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• Forklift Experience: Minimum 6 months of active, hands-on experience operating a reach truck.
• Logistics Background: 1 to 2 years of proven experience in material handling, shipping/receiving, or distribution.
• Reliable Transport: Must have access to a personal vehicle due to limited public transit access at the facility location.
• Basic Computer Proficiency: Comfortable entering data and updating logs in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Detail-Oriented Focus: Strong attention to detail for verifying batch numbers, completing logs, and recognizing quality non-conformances.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of comfortably lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials as required throughout the shift.

Summary

Opportunities with consistent day-shift hours in a clean, professional warehouse environment fill up fast. Take charge of your career path today and secure your spot with an industry-leading company.

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.