Loader operator Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Our client, a leading player in the distribution sector, is urgently seeking a dedicated Warehouse Associate to join their team in Ottawa, ON. This is a temporary contract opportunity running through July 31, 2026.

Position: Forklift Operator / Reach Truck Operator
Location: Ottawa, ON K1B 5M6
Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Pay: $22/hr

Advantages
• Competitive hourly compensation of $22.00 per hour, paid weekly.
• Stable, predictable daytime work hours from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., supporting your personal work-life balance.
• Rapid onboarding process with an immediate target start date.
• An inclusive, safe, and highly collaborative warehouse environment with a top-tier industry team.

Responsibilities
• Receive incoming product shipments, verify contents meticulously against purchase orders or invoices, and thoroughly inspect packages for physical damage.
• Safely operate essential warehouse equipment including stand-up reach forklifts, pallet jacks, and hand trucks to move and stack heavy materials.
• Store and organize inventory logically in designated warehouse rack locations to optimize spatial utilization and warehouse flow.
• Retrieve, pick, and pack outgoing orders accurately according to pick lists, ensuring goods are securely wrapped using proper protective packaging materials.
• Generate shipping labels, arrange logistical transportation with approved carriers, and systematically track outgoing customer shipments.
• Record received inventory quantities instantly into computerized warehouse tracking databases to maintain real-time supply chain accuracy.
• Participate diligently in scheduled cycle counts and periodic inventory audits, reporting any stock level discrepancies directly to supervisors.
• Maintain general cleanliness, organization, and structural safety standards across all aisles and loading docks daily.


Qualifications
• Possession of a valid high school diploma or equivalent secondary education credential.
• Present a valid, unexpired forklift certification specifically detailing stand-up reach forklift capability.
• Demonstrated history of warehouse operations experience, with preference given to manufacturing & logistics backgrounds.
• Total compliance with mandatory on-site safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Immediate availability to begin full-time contract work in Ottawa, ON, and commit through July 31, 2026.


Summary
If you meet the requirements of this role, please apply directly to this posting! Thank you.

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