Order Picker Forklift Operator - Milton

Randstad Canada; Milton; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Milton distribution hub

Four 10-hour days

Stable weekly hours

Competitive base with MHE premium

Career growth in logistics

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring for an Order Picker Forklift Operator in Milton, Ontario. This 3-month contract role offers a four 10-hour day schedule (Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday) with shifts morning and afternoon.

The role focuses on safe operation of Order Picker forklifts, efficient order fulfillment, and strict adherence to safety standards. The position requires valid MHE certification and demonstrable experience in high-velocity warehousing.

Qualifications

• Valid MHE certification/license is required.
• Experience operating Order Picker equipment in a warehouse.
• Comfort working at heights in a high-velocity facility.
• Commitment to safety and accurate, high-throughput fulfillment.
• Experience in warehousing or logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Order Picker forklift to pick, stage and put-away goods.
• Navigate a fast-paced warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high throughput with precise inventory control.
• Enforce safety procedures and daily equipment inspections.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize workflow.

Skills

MHE Proficiency

Order Picker experience

Safety compliance

Warehouse environment experience

Reliability/Attendance

Education

MHE Certification

Job description

Order Picker Forklift Operator

Location: Milton, ON

Shift: Both morning and afternoon shifts available

Schedule: Four 10 hour days (Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday)

Job Type: 3month contract (possible transition to longer-term opportunity depending on performance and attendance)

Compensation: $21.00/hour + $1.50/hour MHE premium

Are you a highly skilled Material Handling Professional seeking robust job stability, a compressed four-day workweek, and long-term career advancement within the logistics sector? Step into a pivotal role at our state-of-the-art, high-velocity distribution center located in Milton, Ontario. We prioritize operational excellence, uncompromising workplace safety, and a premium work-life balance. Join an industry-leading supply chain organization and drive the continuous flow of global logistics.

Core Responsibilities & Impact

• Advanced Equipment Operation: Execute safe, highly efficient material handling utilizing Order Picker forklifts to optimize daily picking, staging, and put-away operations.
• Dynamic Facility Navigation: Maneuver expertly throughout a fast-paced, high-capacity warehouse environment, demonstrating strong proficiency and safety compliance while operating at elevated heights.
• High-Volume Fulfillment: Drive inventory control and accelerate outbound order processing with a rigorous focus on throughput speed and pinpoint accuracy.
• Safety & Compliance Leadership: Champion a zero-incident safety culture by strictly enforcing warehouse health and safety guidelines, material handling protocols, and daily preventative equipment inspections.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Collaborate seamlessly with the broader supply chain and logistics operations teams to maximize workflow efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks, and elevate overall facility productivity.

Advantages

• Premium Facility Environment: Operate within a state-of-the-art, high-velocity distribution hub strategically located in Milton, Ontario.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn an attractive base rate of $22.50 per hour, backed by consistent, dependable weekly hours for optimal financial stability.
• Optimized Work-Life Balance: Capitalize on a highly desirable four day workweek schedule, providing extensive flexibility and continuous operational momentum.
• Safety & Operational Excellence: Thrive in a progressive, safety-first organizational culture dedicated to continuous improvement and best-in-class logistics practices.
• Accelerated Career Trajectory: Unlock robust pathways for long-term professional development, internal mobility, and strategic advancement within supply chain and warehouse management.

Responsibilities

• Specialized Equipment Utilization: Expertly maneuver Order Picker machinery to execute precise order fulfillment, strategic inventory put-away, and seamless material routing throughout the facility.
• Elevated Environment Navigation: Perform complex picking tasks safely and proficiently at extended heights within a fast-paced, high-capacity vertical storage environment.
• Performance & Precision: Sustain optimal operational throughput and rigorous inventory accuracy to drive high-performance daily logistics and supply chain objectives.
• Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Enforce a zero-incident culture by strictly adhering to risk mitigation strategies, equipment guidelines, and comprehensive warehouse compliance standards.
• Workflow Optimization: Foster cross-functional collaboration and operational synergy to streamline processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and elevate team-driven warehouse execution.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated MHE Proficiency: Proven operational expertise utilizing Order Picker equipment within complex warehouse or high-capacity distribution centers.
• Active Regulatory Credentials: Possess a valid and current Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certification/license, ensuring full regulatory and operational compliance.
• Elevated & Dynamic Capability: High proficiency and comfort performing precise material handling tasks at extended heights within a high-velocity logistics ecosystem.
• Safety & Operational Excellence: Unwavering commitment to a safety-first culture, cross-functional collaboration, and achieving high-performance fulfillment metrics.
• Supply Chain Experience: Prior warehousing or logistics background is required!

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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