Reach Forklift & Material Handler

Grand River Personnel Limited; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Material Handler in Kitchener to support production operations in a manufacturing environment. This temporary-to-permanent role requires at least one year of material handling experience, valid forklift certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The job focuses on preparing and moving materials, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring a safe working environment. The position operates on a Monday to Thursday shift from 6:30am-4:30pm, with occasional Fridays as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in manufacturing.
• Valid forklift and reach truck certification required.
• Experience with inventory control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and reach truck safely.
• Pick, pack, wrap, stage, and supply materials to production lines.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material flow.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized.

Skills

Material handling experience

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Job description

On behalf of our client, Grand River Personnel is seeking an experienced Material Handler to support production operations in a manufacturing environment.

This is a temporary-to-permanent role for the right candidate.

This role involves preparing, moving, and storing materials to ensure smooth production flow, with a strong focus on inventory accuracy, FIFO processes, and safe operation of reach forklifts.

We thank all those who may apply; however, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

This position is not open to students.

Shift: 6:30am-4:30pm (Monday-Thursday, Fridays as need)

Pay Rate: $19

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and reach truck safely
• Pick, pack, wrap, stage, and supply materials to production lines
• Maintain accurate inventory and material flow (FIFO)
• Keep warehouse areas clean, organized, and safe
• Communicate material or equipment issues to management

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of material handling experience in manufacturing
• Valid forklift and reach truck certification (In-house license is invalid)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience with inventory control

TO APPLY:

EMAIL your current resume to [e-mail] and let us know how you would be a great fit for this position.

Have any questions? Give us a call! [phone]

Grand River Personnel is committed to promoting accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities and complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and makes accommodations available for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. When an applicant for employment is chosen to participate in an assessment and/or the selection process, reasonable accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.

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