Forklift Operator
Randstad CanadaAn exceptional opportunity has opened up for a dedicated Forklift Operator to join a premier logistics and distribution facility in Woodstock, Ontario. In this dynamic role, you will be a core contributor within our client's fast-paced warehouse ecosystem, ensuring the safe, efficient, and seamless movement of materials throughout the facility. Operating primarily on the day shift from 7:00 am to
...
3:00 pm, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks crucial to maintaining inventory accuracy and production output. As a Forklift Operator, your primary responsibility will be operating industrial lift trucks to move materials around the warehouse and production areas. You will be instrumental in loading and unloading trucks, stacking products in designated storage zones, and supplying production lines with necessary components. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety protocols will be paramount to preventing accidents and ensuring the integrity of the products you handle.
This position aligns with the manufacturing & logistics job category, where your machine handling expertise helps power global supply chains. Working alongside an experienced warehouse team, you will utilize your material-handling skills to streamline incoming and outgoing freight. The manufacturing & logistics division offers a collaborative work culture focused on operational safety and continuous professional growth. For individuals looking to stabilize their schedule, the consistent afternoon shift provides a reliable routine that promotes work-life balance.
Randstad Operational: Secure a job that complements your skills, supports work-life balance, and powers your goals. Get access to a range of job opportunities through permanent, temp, or contract roles with the best employers, plus ongoing training from a trusted partner who cares about your working life and well-being.
Advantages
• Competitive compensation rate of $25 per hour paid on a reliable weekly basis.
• Highly desirable and consistent afternoon shift Monday through Friday.
• Opportunities to gain experience working with a market-leading logistics and manufacturing provider.
• A safe, clean, and highly organized industrial environment that values individual contributions.
• Immediate access to professional growth, career development, and networking resources through Randstad.
Responsibilities
• Move controls to drive electric- or propane-powered counterbalance forklifts to transport materials safely between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, transport vehicles, or incoming freight containers.
• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Inspect product loads for accuracy and safely move them around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery to the production line.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on heavy machinery and counterbalance equipment, reporting any mechanical issues or maintenance concerns immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure work environment within the warehouse, adhering strictly to occupational safety standards.
Qualifications
• A minimum of 1 to 2 years of proven experience operating industrial trucks, with specific expertise on a counterbalance forklift.
• Possession of a valid forklift operator certification or the ability to pass an on-site practical evaluation.
• Ability to successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check prior to commencing employment.
• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of practical hands-on warehouse experience.
• Reliable transportation to the Woodstock, Ontario facility to guarantee consistent attendance for the 7:00 am shift.
• Proven proficiency in operating industrial material-handling equipment, specifically a counterbalance forklift.
• Strong spatial awareness, depth percepti