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Forklift Operator - Manufacturing & Logistics Specialist
Schedule - Monday to Friday
7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Compensation - $21/hour

Are you an experienced operator looking to maximize your earning potential during a busy peak season? Randstad, the global leader in talent solutions, is currently seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join a tight-knit team within the manufacturing & logistics sector. This temporary opportunity, lasting approximately 3 to 5 months, is perfect for a hardworking individual who enjoys a fast-paced environment and a "hands-on" approach to warehouse operations. Our recruiters are experts in their fields and are committed to finding you work that matches your specialized skills.

In this role, you will be a key player in a small, efficient team of 11 employees, ensuring that production and distribution goals are met during the most critical time of the year. As a specialist in manufacturing & logistics, your day will be dynamic and physically engaging. You will spend approximately 40% of your time operating a propane forklift to move materials and 60% of your shift performing manual material handling, including order picking and general warehouse support.

Advantages
• Competitive pay rate of $21 per hour.
• Stable daytime schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Collaborative and friendly small-team environment (11 employees).
• Opportunity to gain experience with a global leader in manufacturing & logistics staffing.
• Straightforward duties without the need for complex computer or RF scanner training.
• Consistent 40-hour work weeks with a structured 30-minute break.
• Access to Randstad's expert recruiters who support your long-term career goals.

Responsibilities
• Valid and current propane forklift license is mandatory.
• Excellent physical condition and the ability to perform heavy lifting regularly.
• Proven reliability and a strong work ethic, especially in high-pressure environments.
• Strong English communication skills (bilingualism is an asset).
• Ability to commute to the location for a 7:00 a.m. start time.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing & logistics or warehouse setting.

Qualifications
• Proficiency in operating propane-powered forklifts in tight or busy environments.
• High physical stamina and the ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting safely.
• Strong manual dexterity for order picking and material sorting.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to work effectively within a small team.
• Ability to work accurately with paper-based systems and manual documentation.
• Time-management skills to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing & logistics peak season.

Summary
If you are a reliable operator ready to hit the ground running this peak season, we want to hear from you. Apply today through our website or connect directly with our expert recruiters.

Not the right fit? Reach out to our team to discover other career-building opportunities tailored to your unique expertise and schedule.

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.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.