Cmm operator Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

This role involves safely loading and unloading steel shipments, operating propane and electric forklifts, and supporting daily warehouse operations in a steel distribution environment. You will handle heavy loads, prepare orders for shipment, and occasionally operate an overhead crane while working closely with a small, collaborative warehouse team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks carrying steel between the hours of 7:00 . and 10:00 ., typically handling 20–30 skids of steel per truck.
• Operate propane and electric forklifts to move, stage, and organize steel loads, selecting the appropriate equipment based on load size and weight.
• Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments and ensuring products are handled safely and accurately.
• Pick and pack orders throughout the day to prepare shipments for the next day, following order specifications and schedules.
• Band product securely to skids to ensure safe and stable transport for outgoing shipments.
• Use an overhead crane, when required, to move larger or heavier steel loads safely and efficiently.
• Assist with general warehouse tasks, including organizing inventory, maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and supporting production as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when operating forklifts, cranes, and other equipment, and report any hazards or equipment issues promptly.
• Collaborate with team members in the warehouse and production area to ensure orders are completed accurately and on time.

Essential Skills

• At least 3+ years of forklift operating experience, ideally handling loads as heavy as 10,000 lbs.
• Proven ability to safely operate propane and electric forklifts in a warehouse or production environment.
• Capability to lift up to 50 lbs independently on an occasional basis.
• Capability to lift up to 100 lbs with the assistance of another employee.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment handling loading, unloading, and inventory-related tasks.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and operate heavy equipment with a strong focus on safe work practices.
• Strong attention to detail when handling, staging, and preparing steel products for shipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Overhead crane experience is an asset.
• Experience working in steel, metals, or similar heavy industrial environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working with inventory and basic shipping and receiving processes.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small team in a production and warehouse setting.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, family-owned organization that values close teamwork, reliability, and long-term relationships. The company operates from a newer, larger facility and is in a growth phase, offering opportunities to expand your skills and take on more responsibility as the team grows. You will work in a stable steel distribution business that serves customers across North America, providing a sense of impact and continuity in your day-to-day work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a warehouse and production area within a newer, larger facility located in Cambridge. The company cuts and distributes steel across North America and currently has a small warehouse and production team of about five people, with plans to add more staff. You will work around steel products, skids, and heavy loads, using propane and electric forklifts and, at times, an overhead crane. The environment is hands-on, physical, and safety-focused, with work structured around morning truck deliveries followed by order preparation for the next day. Expect a collaborative atmosphere where team members support one another in a close-knit setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cambridge, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

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About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.