Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

The Material Handler receives products, picks orders in the warehouse, and ensures a steady flow of materials to the production lines. This role uses RF scanners in a clean, well-organized pharmaceutical environment and combines approximately 30% forklift operation with 70% manual warehouse duties, including frequent labeling and handling of boxes up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming products and verify accuracy of deliveries.
• Load and unload trucks using a forklift when products are on pallets, and manually move boxes by hand weighing up to 50 lbs when required.
• Apply identification labels and barcodes to cases and individual boxes at the point of receipt, including applying up to 200 labels on a pallet and 100–300 labels per day on individual boxes.
• Pick orders accurately using RF scanners and prepare products for delivery to production lines and internal customers.
• Ensure product flows continuously and efficiently from the warehouse to the production lines and other internal departments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1 year of experience in material handling in a warehouse environment.
• Proven experience performing manual warehouse work, including lifting and moving boxes up to 50 lbs.
• Experience operating forklifts, including electric counterbalance and electric walkie equipment, with valid certification where required.
• Ability to work with RF scanners for picking and tracking inventory.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical warehouse or production support environment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks across different buildings or areas.
• Comfort working both indoors and outdoors when moving materials between buildings.
• Reliability and punctuality to support a fixed daytime shift schedule.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, well-lit pharmaceutical environment that is fast paced and driven by strict GMP standards and SOPs. The role is based on a regular daytime shift from 8:00 . to 4:00 ., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, for a total of 37.5 hours per week. You use RF scanners, forklifts (including electric and propane counterbalance, reach trucks, and electric walkies), and other standard warehouse equipment. Duties involve a mix of indoor warehouse activities and occasional movement of pallets and materials outside between buildings on the campus. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and compliance, providing a structured and professional setting for daily work.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cambridge,ON.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.