Yard Labour - Forklift Operator
Randstad CanadaWe are actively seeking a highly skilled, safety-oriented, and dedicated Forklift Operator to join our clients dynamic team. This particular opportunity is perfectly suited for an individual who thrives in an active, hands-on environment and is looking to make a tangible impact in the manufacturing & logistics sector. This role starts ASAP and is temporary, with the opportunity to become permanent
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based on performance and attendance.
In the manufacturing & logistics industry, the smooth transition of materials is the heartbeat of daily operations. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that this operational heartbeat remains strong, consistent, and highly efficient. Your primary working environment will be dynamically split between an expansive outdoor yard and a bustling indoor warehouse, providing a refreshing variety of scenery and tasks throughout your workday.
This role requires the candidate to have reliable transportation as it is not transit accessible.
Advantages
• Consistent and reliable Monday to Friday day shifts running from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Weekly pay via direct deposit, which includes 4% vacation pay weekly
• The opportunity to gain valuable, diverse experience within the thriving manufacturing & logistics industry.
• An engaging daily work environment that successfully balances heavy machine operation with physical activity.
Responsibilities
• Operate a sit-down counterbalance forklift safely and effectively for up to 60% of the daily shift.
• Move heavy and large loads, including piping and oversized materials, throughout the outdoor yard and indoor warehouse.
• Utilize an RF scanner for the accurate picking, packing, and tracking of inventory for the remaining 40% of the shift.
• Hand bomb smaller items, which involves manually loading and unloading materials on and off pallets and skids.
• Conduct routine daily safety inspections on the counterbalance forklift prior to starting the shift.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free working environment within the manufacturing & logistics facility.
Qualifications
• Proficiency in operating a sit-down counterbalance forklift in tight and open spaces.
• Strong competency with RF scanning technology and modern warehouse inventory systems.
• Excellent spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination for safely maneuvering large, awkward loads like pipes.
• Exceptional time-management abilities to balance driving duties with manual picking and packing tasks.
• High attention to detail to ensure the correct materials are selected, scanned, and dispatched.
• Effective communication skills to work closely with the wider manufacturing & logistics team.
• Reliable transportation required.
Summary
Ways to apply;
- Apply directly to this post
- Email your resume to winnipegindustrial@randstad.ca - include job title in the subject line
- Visit www.randstad.ca and search by job title, apply online
Thank you.
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.
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