Order Picker Forklift Operator - Short-Term Project - Milton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking an Order Picker Forklift Operator in Milton, ON for a short-term project. The role features four 10-hour days, with morning and afternoon shifts, in a high-volume distribution center. You will safely operate Order Picker equipment to fulfill orders and support efficient warehouse operations.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork, offering dependable hours and a clear path to longer-term opportunities within Randstad Canada's logistics team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated MHE Proficiency operating Order Picker equipment in large distribution centers.
• Valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) certification/license is required.
• Ability to work at extended heights in a high-velocity environment.
• Commitment to safety-first culture and high-performance fulfillment metrics.
• Prior warehousing or logistics experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Order Picker forklifts to pick, stage and put-away goods.
• Navigate a fast-paced warehouse environment with safety compliance.
• Drive high-volume fulfillment with speed, accuracy, and throughput.
• Enforce safety protocols and conduct daily equipment inspections.
• Collaborate with logistics team to improve workflows and reduce bottlenecks.

Skills

MHE Proficiency

Regulatory Credentials

Safety Mindset

Supply Chain Experience

Job description

Order Picker Forklift Operator (Short-Term Project)

Location: Milton, ON

Shift: Both morning and afternoon shifts available

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

Job Type: Short-Term Project

Compensation: $22.50/hour

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.

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.