Order Picker Forklift Operator - Milton

Randstad Canada; Milton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four day workweek

State-of-the-art distribution center

Competitive hourly wage

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Milton, Ontario, is hiring an Order Picker Forklift Operator for a 3-month contract at $22.50/hr. Enjoy a four-day workweek with 4x10 shifts across Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday in a high-volume distribution center.

The role emphasizes safe operation of Order Picker forklifts, high-accuracy picking, and teamwork within a safety-first logistics environment. Long-term growth opportunities exist based on performance and attendance as Randstad Canada supports career

Qualifications

• Valid MHE certification/license required.
• Experience operating Order Picker equipment in warehouses.
• Ability to work at extended heights in a high-velocity environment.
• Warehousing or logistics background required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Order Picker forklifts to pick, stage, and put away goods.
• Navigate tall warehouses safely at heights per protocols.
• Process high-volume orders with accuracy and speed.
• Uphold health and safety standards and perform inspections.
• Collaborate with logistics team to improve workflows.

Skills

MHE operation proficiency

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

MHE certification/license

Job description

Order Picker Forklift Operator

Wage: $22.50/hr

Location: Milton, ON

Available Shifts: Morning or Afternoon

Work Schedule: 4x10 shifts (Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday)

Employment Type: 3-Month Contract (excellent potential for long-term permanent placement based on performance and attendance)

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Material Handling Professional looking for a compressed 4-day workweek, reliable hours, and a clear path to long-term career growth? We are currently hiring skilled Order Picker Operators for our high-volume, state-of-the-art distribution center in Milton. If you value operational excellence, strict safety standards, and excellent work-life balance, step into a pivotal role with a top-tier supply chain team and help keep global logistics moving seamlessly.

Core Responsibilities & Impact

• Precision Equipment Operation: Safely and efficiently operate Order Picker forklifts to execute daily picking, staging, and put-away tasks.
• Safe High-Level Navigation: Confidently maneuver through a fast-paced, high-capacity warehouse environment, maintaining strict safety and compliance protocols while working at elevated heights.
• High-Volume Fulfillment: Accelerate inbound and outbound order processing with an uncompromising focus on speed, throughput, and pinpoint accuracy.
• Safety Leadership: Promote a zero-incident workplace culture by adhering to all health and safety regulations, enforcing material handling protocols, and completing thorough daily equipment inspections.
• Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside the broader logistics team to streamline daily workflows, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and boost 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.

This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.